Persecuted??? For what??????

Good morning everyone!! What a wonderful day to be alive in the LORD JESUS CHRIST!! God is good all the time, all the time, God is good!

Matthew 5:10 "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

What?!?! You mean I am going to be punished? No, a difference between persecuted and punished. Punished you receive a penalty for something you did wrong. Persecuted for Jesus you receive a penalty, possibly death, so you will live on eternally.

We are not promised laughter, pleasure, or earthly prosperity. Being "blessed by God" means the experience of hope and joy, independent of outward circumstances. To find hope and joy, the deepest form of happiness, follow Jesus no matter what the cost.

The Kingdom of Heaven is organized differently from worldly kingdoms. Wealth and power and authority are unimportant, we will seek different blessings and benefits and will have different attitudes. Check your attitude: is it of the world..... or is it of God and reflects Jesus?

Thank you for reading with me today. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny