B-Attitudes (The Beatitudes 11)

There are times that bring forth in us a time of rejoicing.  Here, as we come to a closing in our B-Attitudes, The Beatitudes, we read this:

Jesus is instructing us to rejoice when we are persecuted for following Him, just like they persecuted the prophets that went before us.  

Even if our character is love and kindness, we will suffer as He suffered.  Yet, He is exhorting us to rejoice and be glad if we are persecuted because of our Christian values. 

There are other scriptures that allude to this same theme of being persecuted.  One example of being a disciple that has grown in the Lord is when “The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing, because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.”  Acts 5: 41

Remember, the apostles had just been flogged, which is beaten with a Jewish penalty of forty lashes, minus one.  After they beat them, they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus again and they let them go.  

What did the apostles do next?  “Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.”  Acts 5: 42

Now that’s what I call suffering persecution.  Their obedience to the Holy Spirit never stopped them because they were convinced that they “Must obey God rather than men.”  Acts 5: 29

Holy Spirit boldness in that depth brought forth their obedience that came from their faith within.  

Inside is our Living Hope; His name is Jesus. Great is our reward in heaven as we follow hard after our God.  For the prophets were those who were persecuted for the name of Jesus, so it is with us.  

We Are A Blessed People No Matter How Difficult Our Journey.

This is an updated edition of a post originally published on My Beloved’s Voice

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Mary Beth Pecora, a faithful wife, mother, grandmother, friend, worshiper and servant leader, who loves life and loves people. More importantly, she passionately loves God and the fullness of who He is! For twenty-three years she has served in leadership positions within the ministry of Aglow International. Currently, she and her husband serve at The Secret Place--A Psalm 91 Ministry. It's a place for individual folks to come, be exhorted and prayed for, while being ushered to ministry stations within the room. They continue to serve monthly in the Prayer Room at their home church that they have been a part of for almost forty years. In April of 2022 they both received their Ministry License and were Ordained in May of 2023. She delights in encouraging folks of all ages within various walks of life. Her love of writing is now her passion, which led her to publish two books, "Restoration Explosion In The New Year," and "Navigating The Mysteries Of God." Above all that’s been accomplished and concluded, the BEST thing to her is knowing her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is her everything—her very best friend. Visit: Mybelovedsvoice.com

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