What Persecution Proves - Greg Laurie Daily Devotion - July 16, 2020
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Thursday, July 16, 2020
What Persecution Proves
"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:10 nkjv).
As Christians, we lay claim to God's promises of provision and protection. But when is the last time we claimed His promise of persecution?
We wouldn't do that, of course. After all, who wants to suffer from persecution?
Yet Jesus said in the Beatitudes, "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:10 nkjv).
In fact, Jesus elaborated on this statement. He said, "Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you" (verses 11–12 nkjv).
The Bible tells us that "all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution" (2 Timothy 3:12 nkjv).
Or to reverse that, if you're not suffering persecution, then are you living godly in Christ Jesus? |
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