Today we read Acts 12. Here, another follower of Jesus–a disciple!–is put to death for his faith in Jesus. It is James, the brother of John (who wrote the Gospel of John). Today as well, some of us are being persecuted for believing in Jesus. This is very difficult and we pray that the Lord would give us strength to remain faithful. But we also rejoice that we will someday all be reunited at the Feast of the Lamb in the heavenly Jerusalem and that Jesus will be in our midst!