Revelation 5-6

It took about 5 minutes to read this passage. In chapter 6 verses 9-11 John witnesses the comforting of those who have given up their lives rather then surrender their faith. John heard a word that is disturbing to me; others will die because of their faith. The question that comes to mind is "Why?" We have been caught up in the struggle to extend life, forgetting that God may gain the greatest glory from our live in our enduring and overcoming suffering and death. The great cloud of witnesses is made up of many who feared God more than they feared humiliation or death. We need to remember their example.
Stuart