The Cross Carried

There is a cross in the Colisseum now, because the pagan emperors used to kill Christians here for fun by getting them mauled to death by lions in front of a big crowd. The legend is that Paul was martyred here too-but it's a legend only. So if you're a Christian here, the question is: will you die for Jesus in the same way if needed? The answer must surely be "yes", but we all need God's strength to make that decision. When the day comes, I want to be able to say "yes", so Lord help me and us.