Strangely, it's ok.

Just recently, I've noticed how much I think. About future plans, choices, my day, food, everything. I feel like I do it all too often though, like way more than the normal person... I guess I'll never know if that's true or false, but out of those thoughts I've been dwelling on one in particular.
As I've been preparing for this trip to London, it's dawned on me that it has some dangers with it as well. You see, Muslims hold fast in their "bible" the Qur'an. This book teaches that those who disregard the teachings found there should be put to death. Without hesitation. Guys this is scary stuff. To think that I will be talking to and hanging out with believers in this book is just now sinking in.
I know it's a frightening thing to think about, or it should be anyways. For some reason though I have a strong feeling of peace that I know God is surrounding me with. To think that there's a chance of being persecuted is ok with me.
Death has always been something very scary for me to think about, but if I were to die because I was sharing the Gospel, well that's comforting to ponder. To leave this world defending my faith, representing Christ, and loving the lost is exhilarating and nerve racking all at the same time. I think I'm up for it though. After all, wouldn't you want to hear "well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master" (Matthew 25:23) at the throne of God?