Be Hopeful
Be Hopeful
Be Hopeful
MATTHEW 5:10 Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
What were your expectations when we accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior?
Protection Ps. 91:1-2 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2I will say of
the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress; my God; in Him will I trust.
Preservation Ps 27:1-3 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall be
afraid? 2When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. 3Though
an hose should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war should rise against me, in this will be confident.
Peace Ps. 37:37 Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace
Prosperity Ps. 122: 7 Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within they palaces. Ps 112:3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house
and his righteousness endureth for ever.
What then does Jesus meant to His Disciples when He said, “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of
righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven?”
2 Timohty 3:12 Yea, all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
“A servant is not greater than his lord. If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you” (Jn. 15:20).
Paul was not exempt from such malevolence; he wrote of being “in perils among false brethren” (2 Cor. 11:26). For further illustration of
this reality, read the apostle’s description of certain envious brethren in Rome who attempted to compound the apostle’s
affliction while he languished as a prisoner, awaiting the disposition of his case before Caesar (Phil. 1:12ff
As faithful children of God, however, we must learn to recognize the value of persecution, and even to rejoice therein.
Is Persecution a Blessing? By Wayne Jackson
Persecution is good for us. The inspired James argues that trials “prove” our faith, work “patience” (endurance) in our lives, and help
develop maturity (Jas. 1:2-4). My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations. Knowing this, that the trying of
your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire wanting nothing.