2 Corinthians 4

Paul highlighted the fact that the gospel message he was preaching was not shrouded in mystery or built on lies. The fact that the glorious message of Jesus could be seen in his life even through affliction and persecution was proof that the message was divine in nature and not man-made. Belief in Jesus fueled his preaching and the troubles he encountered were building him up spiritually.

Our hearts should be so filled with the love of Jesus that it overflows and spills out into our daily lives. Part of that love is speaking up for Him and spreading His message. This may be uncomfortable and possibly lead to ridicule or shunning, but through it all, we should keep on going for Jesus and learn to grow through adversity.