(Phil 1:27c) “….that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; (28) And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.” The Lord Jesus said, (Joh_16:33) “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” Such tribulation, or troubles, for standing for or sharing the gospel of Christ Jesus, is a sure sign of the genuineness of one’s profession. Who would suffer persecution for what they did not believe? Rejoice, when standing brings your Lord such glory through your sacrifice.