Christian Life Ministries

Today will be verses 11-12 in Matthew chapter 5.

"11 Blessed are you when people insult you, presecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in Heaven, for in the same way they presecuted the prophets before you.

This is kind of what I think a extension of verse 10.

"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Now go back and read 11 and 12.

In Acts 16, Paul Silas praise God in the midst of their prison...

"About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them."

My question for you is "Are you willing to stand for Jesus and face trouble if your faith or your God, Jesus Christ is challenged by other people?  Be ready to make a stand.

"Put on the full armour of God, shielding you from the devil's schemes"

I know that even I should do a much better job at hiding God's word in my heart so I can be ready if my faith is challenged.  What about you?

In the next part of the Sermon of the Mount, the next post will be about Salt and Light...

I really wanted people to see this video, it's so cool.