FEBRUARY 2
MATTHEW 5:11_and persecute you…
Christian persecution is certainly nothing new, and as long as there are disciples. persecution will continue. All lives, whether Christian or not, suffer hardships, heartbreak, emotional and physical pain. The difference in the Christian life is blessings.
The Christian has the promise of eternity in heaven.
The Christian has Jesus’ promise to be blessed when persecuted for His sake.
The Christian has overcoming power to withstand persecution … that makes rather than breaks. Psalm 46:1 (KJV), “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” It is the Christian who experiences this promise.
The heart of the Christian learns to love unconditionally. This kind of heart does not boast of persecution in order to gain martyr status. The supernatural work of the Holy Spirit inside a human heart is incredible. The reason it is incredible is because when the Spirit entered this heart – it was desperately wicked!
A new heart is willing to forgive and learn to love its persecutor. A new heart begins to look like Jesus.
You can’t top that!
PRAYER
Loving God, Please give me a heart like Jesus. In the powerful name of Jesus, Amen.
Christ loved His persecutors—May I gain that heart!
The Works of Her Hands 
What a Blessing, thanks for sharing. Have a Blessed Day and Week. God’s Blessings Always!
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Thank you, Tom! And God bless you!
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What a Blessing! Keep up the good work. God’s Blessings Always!
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