“Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you…for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad.” Matthew 5:11-12. As Christians, we feel hurt when someone ridicules us for our faith. But the apostle Peter told us to follow the example of Jesus, who endured derision but didn’t retaliate. Peter may have been thinking of the day some […]
“Blessed are you when men hate you…for the Son of Man’s sake.” Luke 6:22. The Lord forewarned His followers that those who do His work will incur the hatred and persecution of unbelievers. But He also encouraged them to go forward confidently in spite of the bitter attacks of the enemy, knowing that their “reward is […]
“Be my rock of refuge, a fortress of defense to save me.” Psalm 31:2. When we face opposition and persecution because we are doing what’s right, remember God is our “rock of refuge, a fortress of defense”. He is our reliable source of strength and protection. When we trust the power of God, we will experience […]
“Bless those who curse you do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who…persecute you.” Matthew 5:44 There is a form of persecution that may not be life-threatening, but it is heartbreaking. It’s the persecution that comes from non-Christian family members. When loved ones ridicule our faith and mock us for what we believe […]
“Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you…for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad.” Matthew 5:11-12. As Christians, we feel hurt when someone ridicules us for our faith. But the apostle Peter told us to follow the example of Jesus, who endured derision but didn’t retaliate. Peter may have been thinking of the […]