Matthew 5:11-12 “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.”
Has anyone reading this ever experienced being ridiculed by people, even by your friends, for your beliefs and relationship with Jesus? Fear not, for it is all prophesied by our Lord Jesus. The Lord has also warned us that it’s not just ridicule coming our way; it can also take the form of hate and aggression (John 15:20).
When all these things are happening, rejoice! For the word of God is coming to pass right before your eyes. It’s a great sign that The Lord is watching over us and He is in perfect control of things. Keep in mind that these ‘persecutions’ are spiritual attacks; the devil will do everything to discredit you in order to put down your Jesus testimony and bring it to deaf ears. So don’t hate the world for putting you down; instead, let us focus on the word of God and His promises which says: when these things are happening, BLESSED ARE YOU!
What an honor it is to carry with us the name of Jesus Christ!
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