If the walk is too easy which is contrary to what the scriptures are saying,maybe you are living in a closet.
It is going to come,perhaps it is right around the corner.
Food for thought.
I didn't say it was easy, far from it.
Ephesians 6:12 (NIV)
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms
I don't live in a closet, but I'm more isolated than I've ever been. I don't often have contact with others except when I'm out running errands, and I'm not moved to discuss God durring those times, so there isnt any reason I would experience persecution. If I was inclined to talk about God with anyone, including my own sons, I would definatly open myself up to persecution, but I am not inspired to do that, unless someone asks me a question pertaining to God, and even then I carefully consider the persons intentions.
Do we only consider ourselves, who believe we have the truth the only ones being persecuted? What about believers, are not many of them suffering persecution today?
I was most certainly a believer, and believed I had the only truth, before coming to a more accurate understanding, and I was persecuted every day of my life as a result.
Matt. 10:22
and ye shall be hated by all because of my name, but he who hath endured to the end, he shall be saved.
People are dying, and being tortured everyday for simply believing Jesus is the savior.
Is this not being persecuted and hated because of his name?