MOW -11,05,2020

The spirit of martyrdom is derived from the death of the Lord. Although the Lord has no intention that every believer be martyred, He does have the intention that we live as martyrs and that we maintain a spirit of martyrdom in everything. It is not easy to be courageous all the way and to be unchanging in the face of death. Only by setting our mind on the Lord on the cross, on His suffering, and on His final victory in life will we be filled with the Lord's boldness and not be afraid of the death of our body, but will be a martyr in all things. Not only has the Lord's resurrection given us a hope and a boldness to be a martyr, but through a union with His resurrection, He has given us a life to live out the spirit of martyrdom. The Lord's death and resurrection are not two historical events only. These are spiritual facts. If we are joined to them, we will see the Lord's life prevail in our life. 

- Collected Works of Watchman Nee, The (Set 1) Vol. 04: The Christian (2), Chapter 4