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“Persecuted”

Key Verse

“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:10

Text — Matthew 5:10-12

Message

We will obey God even if it brings suffering. The pain in this world is just for a short time. In hell, pain lasts forever.” These words more likely describe Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego’s thoughts when they had to choose between obeying God, which comes with suffering some pain in this world and enjoying pleasures in heaven forever, and disobeying God in order to obey Nebuchadnezzar.

Every child of God faces persecution (discomfort, pain, and suffering as a result of obeying and living in a way that pleases God). It should not be regarded as unusual. Suffering for the sake of righteousness is a blessing. It is part of the package Jesus promised His friends (Mark 10:30). Do not let the lies told about you or the funny names people call you cause you to stop dressing in a godly way or obeying God’s word. Tell the truth even if it means getting punished. God loves you and expects you to love Him above all else, even if it causes you discomfort and pain.

Further Reading

Daniel 3:14-28

Prayer for today

Dear Father, help me to endure any suffering that comes with obeying and living for You.

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Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi

Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.

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