Facing Persecution

 May 8, 2024

Verse of the day - 1 Peter 4:14 (NRSV)

If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory, which is the Spirit of God, is resting on you.

In chapter 5 of my third book Jesus speaks to us about facing persecution.

Excerpt from Come To The Cross

Blessed are you when you are persecuted for your beliefs.  Be not afraid to stand up against the evil ways of the world.  If you follow the ways of the world, the people of this world will love you.  I ask that you follow My Ways instead.  You may live in this world, but I ask that you do not follow the ways of it.  In the end, there will be much hatred toward My followers.  Follow Me anyways.  Times will be hard but in the end everything will be worth it.  Endure to the end and you shall be saved.  Take up your crosses and follow Me.  This is part of being crucified with Me.  Many are the crosses that My dear children bear when they follow Me.

Jesus suffered greatly on the cross when He died for the sins of the world.  With this great sacrifice, we are saved.   Jesus desires us to follow Him instead of the ways of the world.  When we do, we will endure many trials but we will be truly blessed.