Romans 8:18-19

For I consider (from the standpoint of faith) that the sufferings of the present life are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is about to be revealed to us and in us! For (even the whole) creation (all nature) waits eagerly for the children of God to be revealed. 

Paul knew suffering for the spread of the Gospel and did not turn back from being a Christian. As the world moves toward the return of Jesus, we, as Christians, must be steadfast in our faith. Our minds must be set that the reward of heaven is far greater than any suffering the devil would send our way.