A devotional reflection on Ignatius’s joyful embrace of martyrdom.
Church Martyrs Before 1600
True devotion longs to glorify Christ above all. Ignatius wrote letters on his way to execution, urging believers to unity and courage. He saw martyrdom not as defeat but as a final offering to Christ.
I am God’s wheat. (Ignatius)
If we suffer, we shall also reign with him. (2 Timothy 2:12)
Present your bodies a living sacrifice. (Romans 12:1)
Christian Application
This devotional encourages believers to live sacrificially, whether in life or death. Offer your life to Christ today as a living sacrifice.
Sample Prayer
Lord, make my life an offering. Use me for Your glory in every circumstance. Amen.
Hymns for Church Martyrs Before 1600
This devotional pairs well with the hymns Take My Life and Let It Be by Frances Havergal, O Worship the King by Robert Grant, and All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name by Edward Perronet.