DAILY BREAD OF LIFE

(KJV.)  1 PETER 4:14

(14)  If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye;  for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you:  on their part, he is evil spoken of, but on your part, he is glorified.

BE HAPPY!

Brethren, it is easy to be partakers of the body of Christ but to follow him, do his will diligently, one has to be ready to suffer persecutions, reproaches, at times martyrdoms for righteousness sake; regardless of what happens, dead or living for righteousness sake;  Jesus said, "never fear them which can kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul; but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." cf. Matthew 10:28;  therefore, today, if there are saints among us, who are facing hardships for Christ's sake;  let us be encouraged not to throw in the towel, give up on our faith, but know that you are not alone, pray fervently, persevere through the situation with self-control no matter how difficult things may be, perceive that Jesus is with you always to the end of days.

Case in point, if we carefully study the lives of the disciples of Jesus Christ, it is clearly recorded in the scriptures, ancient history how many disciples suffered and died for righteousness sake, for example, Apostle Stephen, follower of Jesus Christ, full of faith and power, did wonders and great miracles by the power of the Holy Spirit, at the end of his ministry, he was stoned to death by persecutors, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus receive my spirit. cf. Acts 7:59;  today, can you and I do the same for the sake of the gospel?  a point to ponder on;  also, Apostle Paul wrote in his second letter to Timothy, saying, "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecutions." cf. 2 Timothy 3:12;  therefore, believer's suffering is nothing new under the sun;  however, Jesus was crucified, resurrected from the death, overcame the world, believers are overcomers him as well;  today, are we in any type of suffering for righteousness sake, it is time for Jesus to pick us up!

CONCLUSION!

Dearly beloved, when we are in the will of Jesus Christ, but being persecuted for righteousness sakes, let us not fear for our lives, worry, have anxieties or be dismayed, rather be happy for the glory of God shines upon our souls, regardless of the states of our sufferings, let us praise him, be bold and brave, strengthen by the resurrection power of the Holy Spirit, stand firmly and finish the course in Jesus Mighty Name and receive crown of glories, be joint heirs with Jesus forever and ever more. Peace be unto you!  Amen and Amen!

WORD OF WISDOM:

(KJV.)  Proverbs 15:20  He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good:  and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.