Matthew 5:10
"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." NIV
"Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." KJV
How many of us know what it is like to be badly treated because of our loyalty to Christ? More often, we are treated poorly through some inappropriate act of our own or we have encountered a rude person. With the world the way it is now, there will likely be a time when we will be persecuted for our Christian faith. When that happens, we can count ourselves blessed. Our Saviour did not wear a crown of roses when He walked this earth, He wore a crown of thorns. If we are His children, we will also wear a crown like His.
Heavenly Father, we thank You that we have not been persecuted as some of our brothers and sisters around the world. The day persecution happens to us is approaching as time comes to a close. Help us to wear the crown of thorns with joy and honor to be counted worthy to suffer for our Lord. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.
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