#blessed are the persecuted

[mondoreb]

End Times Prophecy Headlines: May 11, 2023

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[wiirocku]

Matthew 5:11 (KJV) - Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for My sake.

[theladyhibiscus]

If you fucking people want your stupid apocalypse so bad Jonestown’s a prime example of how you freaks can achieve it without getting the rest of us killed you selfish animal.

Wow! So angry and, I'm not even sure why. I remember me at one point having unhinged anger like you. I was a hot mess. I did what you're doing now in the past. Felt good for a moment but the "high" would pass and I had to get another "fix". I'll be praying for you. Hopefully, Jesus will soften your heart and you'll repent.

For now though, to protect myself and my spirit, I'll have to block you. I hope things work out for you. 🙏🏿

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

Persecuted for Righteousness Sake

10 Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for My sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad; for great is your reward in heaven; for so persecuted they the prophets who were before you. — Matthew 5:10-12 | King James Bible: Purple Letter Edition (KJBP) The King James Bible: Purple Letter Edition © 2009 by Jim Musser. All rights Reserved. Cross References: 2 Chronicles 36:16; Isaiah 25:8; Isaiah 51:7; Isaiah 66:5; Jeremiah 37:14; Matthew 5:3; Matthew 19:14; Matthew 23:37; Acts 7:52; Romans 5:3

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Blessed Are the Persecuted

[theinwardlight]

From 1 Corinthians 4

[phoenixiancrystallist]

Month 4, day 24, more Flick!

I spent so much time with his upside-down-ness being upside down that being right-side-up looked wrong so now his upside-down is right-side-up and I just made myself dizzy trying to explain that XD I rotated him 180°, is what I'm trying to say.

Also he has color now! :D And wings! And two hands!

[lightfromthelighthouse]

Good Morning!☀️

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

We generally do not think of persecution as a blessing. Especially when that persecution comes from doing what is right. Doing what is right is not always rewarded. In many places today, just being a Christian is drawing persecution of the worst kind and even death.

Yet Jesus declared that those who are persecuted because of their righteous living, that is, living in obedience to God, are blessed. They are blessed because they will receive a reward from the God that they serve, a place and part in the kingdom of heaven.

In life, we often must look beyond the present moment's discomfort to the benefit and reward on the other side. No cross, no crown remains the reality for us:

(Paul) Confirming the souls of the disciples and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. Acts 14:22

Stand strong, and hold fast when you are mistreated for doing right. You are blessed!

[musingsfromanidlemind]

Transformed

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Transformed There is an…

[brighth0pe]

4:25 A.M. China

The once prosperous land of china now full of death and despair full of horrors crawling through the darkness of this land. However all that is about to change as the one eyed umbrella Yokai Kogasa stared through the blue glass ball seeing Jaaku and the rest of his allies, including her doppelganger that is now revealed to be set up as a way for her to watch him from afar in the shadows and to also see that Jaaku doesn't become apart of Shinki's unholy army. She also appeared to be inside an ancient and forgotten tomb but what she's doing here is accomplished her mission sent into the tomb by Yoshika Miyako the skeleton king to awaken an all powerful ancient emperor in all of china who also had connections not only to the horrors of makai but Yoshika Herself.

" Yup... This is the one! "

Koishi venture deep into the ancient tomb surrounded by terracotta statues of soldiers who stand there almost as if they watched her walking through the tomb without any consequence which means these statues gave up such an aura to tell that these old statues aren't ordinary statue. She can feel the cold breezing through her despite being inside of this old tomb.

Almost there to her destination she entered a dark room through the old hallways of the tomb. Walking through the darkness she hears the dead whispering to her, telling her to turn back and such. She ignores them of course and kept moving forward until this is it, she finally enter the deeper part of the tomb where the emperor has been placed. The poor emperor was is..... Another one of the terracota statues. She can feel his dead body inside it, though confused as to why his body is in cased in there it didn't stop her from raising him from the dead. Kogasa had began reaching into her bag pulling out the ancient talisman given to her by Yoshika to resurrect him along with a drop of her blood.

" Lets hop this works, or else sensei gets mad at me. "

She started using Yoshika's blood writing on the talisman the scripture spell to bring him back. Once that is done she placed it onto his chest. The dark magic takes it's toll as the statue started shaking as this marks the beginning where gods and monsters finally show themselves starting with him for he has returned into the land of the living and in the modern age of man or what's left of it anyways. The emperor who rule china with thousand fists Xiang Liao has returned. His arms and body moved back down by force regaining his movement steadily.

" Hhhhh...!!! "

Now taking his first inhaling and exhaling the oxygen the emperor looked around at the tomb where he was put to rest all those years ago. Upon moving his entire face had suddenly shattered apart revealing his true corpse like face from the movement as the emperor suddenly turned to Kogasa who had awaken him.

Before he could do or say anything to her the umbrella yokai started speaking chinese to let him know that he was awaken for a purpose and because of Yoshika.

" 項帝！ 芳香派我帶你去見她！ 多產的詩人，以您的名義！ "

{ " Emperor Xiang! Yoshika has sent me to take you to her ! the prolific poet in your honor! " }

" 她住在？ 如果你在撒謊，那是不可能的… "

{ " She lives? That could not be possible if you are lying... " }

" 你會燃燒！ "

{ " You will burn! " }

" URRAAAAGGG!!! "

Clenching his fists tightly his entire face molten back incase to the terracotta statue as he experienced excruciating pain from the burning until the pain finished and begin his escape along with umbrella yokai.

The two walked out of the tomb as they once they walked outside of the resting place they both disappeared into another location around china. With the reawakening of emperor Xiang Liao this marks the day the unholy army of makai feel dread and terror as he will kill them all with or without his help, this is only the beginning of their demise.

[wiirocku]

Romans 12:14 (NKJV) - Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

[craigtowens]

Jesus tells Christians to bless those who curse us, and to do good to those who hate us. What if Christians truly lived this out? What sort of testimony would that show the world?

[tomthomasblog]

Persecuted but Not Abandoned: Unpacking the Promise of Matthew 5:11-12

Have you ever felt your faith cost you more than you bargained for? Maybe you've faced mockery at school, lost friendships, or even encountered discrimination at work because of your beliefs. If so, you're not alone. Jesus Himself told us to expect such challenges. But He also gave us a powerful promise to hold onto when times get tough.

In Matthew 5:11-12, Jesus says, "Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad; great is your reward in heaven, for they persecuted the prophets before you."

Let's break this down and see what it means for us today.

First, Jesus acknowledges that His followers will face persecution. This isn't a maybe – it's a when. In today's world, this persecution might look like social media bullying, being passed over for promotions, or even facing legal challenges. Jesus doesn't sugarcoat the reality of following Him. He wants us to be prepared.

But here's where it gets interesting. Jesus doesn't just say we'll face these challenges; He calls us "blessed" when we do. This blessing isn't about feeling good in the moment. It's about being in the proper position with God. When we're persecuted for our faith, it shows we're living in a way that reflects Jesus – and that's always a blessed place to be.

Next, Jesus tells us to "rejoice and be exceedingly glad." This isn't just a little happiness; it's over-the-top joy. How is this possible when we're facing hard times? The answer lies in the next part of the verse: "For great is your reward in heaven."

Jesus calls us to shift our focus from the temporary to the eternal. Sure, we might face difficulties now, but these are nothing compared to God's amazing things in store for us. It's like an athlete enduring tough training because they're focused on winning the gold medal. Our "gold medal" is the reward waiting for us in heaven.

Then Jesus reminds us we're not the first to face these challenges. The prophets before us were persecuted, too. This puts us in pretty good company! Think about it – some of the greatest heroes of faith faced opposition. This reminder can give us courage when we feel alone in our struggles.

So, how do we live this out? Here are a few practical steps:

Expect challenges: Don't be surprised when following Jesus leads to difficult situations. Being prepared can help us respond better when persecution comes.

Remember your blessing: When you face opposition, remind yourself that you're blessed. This isn't about feeling blessed but knowing God is with you and approves your faithfulness.

Choose joy: Make a conscious decision to rejoice, even when it's hard. This might mean praising God, counting your blessings, or simply smiling in the face of adversity.

Keep an eternal perspective: Focus on the reward in heaven. This can help you endure temporary hardships.

Learn from others: Read about other Christians who have faced persecution. Their stories can inspire and guide you.

Stay connected: Don't try to go it alone. Stay connected to a supportive church family who can encourage you and pray for you.

Remember, persecution doesn't mean God has abandoned you. It might just be a sign that you're right where God wants you to be. So stand firm in your faith, keep your eyes on Jesus, and look forward to the splendid reward waiting for you!

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The Scripture Collection A compilation of 20 uplifting music videos inspired by a different Bible scripture. First Edition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv1XEZzrCvE Second Edition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucV8yJIEsvc

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I've created the song "Blessed Are You" in three different genres from Matthew 5:11-12.

cape verdean acoustic rock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LBsygZAbOE harpischord symphonic metal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6oJnLBdLy4 acoustic rock chillsynth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhKmAHLsOcA

[tom4jc]

August 24, 2024 Verse Of The Day

[heartofaangel01]

Amen 🙏🏻