“You’re blessed when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God’s kingdom. “Not only that—count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are uncomfortable. You can be glad when that happens—give a cheer, even!—for though they don’t like it, I do! And all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company. My prophets and witnesses have always gotten into this kind of trouble.
Matthew 5:10-12 MSG
Just a reminder! It can sound contraditory, even a little bit crazy BUT the Word says that we are blessed when pressure gets us by all sides. When we suffer for God’s glory, for the sake of the Gospel.
Sometimes the persecution is more sutil in our daily life. People will never say anything openly against our faith(most of the time), but the persecution is still very real for those who walk with Jesus.
If He faced it, not only from strangers and enemies but also by his own family, we can expect the same trials. However, He said:
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”(John 16:33)
Be strong and courageus, my friend! May the God of peace blesses you with all his blessings from above. You are not alone in this. Have a good night!
I was lost. His love found me! 