Key Lesson No. 8
Matthew 5:10 - “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Paul endured many persecutions in his life as a believer in Christ. He had this to say about that in his second letter to Timothy. “You know … the persecutions I endured. Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them. In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evildoers and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.” (2 Timothy 3:10-13)
Some of us seem to think we’ve gone thru persecutory trials and some of you most likely have, but until you’ve been demonized for your faith in Christ personally you probably don’t know what you could be in for. We in America may all escape major persecution. There are certainly pockets of persecution within our country and around the globe, but until we experience it on an individual level, we simply do not know what it’s like to fear for your life because of what you believe or go to jail for the same offense.
There is a blessing attached to any persecution we may suffer for righteousness’ sake. We inherit the Kingdom of heaven. In these difficult times when godliness is under attack and our faith is required of us more than ever, we can rest assured that any pain we may suffer this side of heaven will be well worth it compared to the blessing that awaits us with God in heaven. Stand tall in the face of any persecution that may find you and trust in him whom you’ve believed. God will not fail you. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing.
In his name and for his glory,
Richard Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
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