| Endurance and FaithPosted May-04-07 08:00:35 PDT Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matthew 5:10-12
Jesus said to rejoice when we are persecuted. Persecution serves a distinct purpose in our lives, because it takes our eyes off earthly rewards, it strips away superficial belief, it strengthens the faith of those who endure, and our attitude through it serves as an example to others who follow. We can be comforted to know that God's greatest prophets were also persecuted for their faith (Elijah, Jeremiah, Daniel). The fact that we are being persecuted proves that we have been faithful; faithless people would be unnoticed. In the future, God will reward the faithful by receiving them into his eternal kingdom, where there is no more persecution, no more pain, no more sadness. Through this trial and every trial, we must stand and represent Him who gives us life, and life more abundantly. To Him be the Glory. Amen.
God Bless you,
J.H.
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