Matthew 5:10-12
Jesus said that in this world, His followers will face trouble. If you have tried to live your life for Jesus Christ, you may have encountered difficulties as a result. This is part of the experience. In the last beatitude, Jesus said, “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” It may seem counterintuitive to see persecution as a blessing. This Sunday, we will explore what it means to be persecuted for the sake of righteousness and how we can discover the blessing within that experience.