Jesus said that we are
blessed (honored; commended) when we willingly endure persecution, false
accusations, rejection and mistreatment for the sake of his name, and for the
sake of the gospel of Jesus Christ. So, we should rejoice and be glad that we
share in the fellowship of Christ’s sufferings. We will richly be rewarded in
heaven.
He told us that if we follow
him as his disciples, we will be treated as he was treated, and we will be
hated as he was hated, so we should expect that to happen if we want to live holy
and godly lives in Christ Jesus.
And, we should not be afraid
of what humans may do to us. Jesus Christ will give us all we need to endure,
to persevere, and to continue in our faith and in our testimonies for Christ.
He will see us through even the darkest of times, and he will bring us safely
home to heaven. We just have to trust him, and not give way to fear. We, as
well, must forgive our persecutors because Jesus Christ forgave us all our sin;
and we should pray for them.
All Through the Night
An Original Work / December
7, 2013
Based off Various Scriptures
Blessed are you when you’re
persecuted
Because of your faith in
Jesus Christ.
Blessed are you when people
insult you,
And falsely say what leads
folks to doubt.
Rejoice and be glad, for your
reward is
Great in the heavens. You’re
not alone.
When you are persecuted in
one place,
Flee to another. God will be
there.
You will be hated by all the
nations
Because you testify of God’s
grace.
Many will seize you and
persecute you,
And put to death the
foll’wers of Christ.
Yet, do not fear what humans
may do to you,
For I’m with you all through
the night.
I tell you, love your enemies
with my love,
And forgive as I forgave you.
Pray for those who do evil
against you.
Rest in my love and grace
from above.
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