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

 

Persecution and the Cry for Justice

Christians today still suffer for their faith. In places like Nigeria, many believers are attacked simply because they follow Jesus. In Ukraine, Christians are caught in the middle of war, clinging to their faith even in danger.

In China, believers must often worship in secret, hiding from government punishment. And across parts of the Middle East, Christians face violence, loss of homes, and even death for the name of Christ.

This is not new. The Bible shows us that God’s people have always cried out under persecution. In the book of Revelation 6:10 (KJV), the souls of martyrs cried with a loud voice, saying, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?” God heard them, and He hears His children today.

The prophet Habakkuk also asked God this question. “O Lord, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! even cry out unto thee of violence, and thou wilt not save!” (Habakkuk 1:2 KJV). Habakkuk’s heart was heavy because he saw the wicked seem to win. But God promised that justice would come in His perfect time.

The Psalms also give us these cries: “How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?” (Psalm 13:1 KJV). David felt abandoned, but he still trusted in God’s mercy.

Why Persecution Happens

Jesus told us clearly: “If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you” (John 15:18 KJV). Darkness always fights against the light of Christ. When we follow Jesus, we should expect some form of persecution—whether it is rejection, mocking, or even violence.

But persecution also proves something: our faith is real. Paul said, “Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution” (2 Timothy 3:12 KJV). 

 

Hope in Suffering

Even though Christians face danger, God’s Word gives us hope:

• Matthew 5:10–11 (KJV): “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

• Romans 8:18 (KJV): “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”

The blood of martyrs and the prayers of suffering saints are not forgotten. God is keeping record, and His justice will be perfect. 

 

Encouragement

For our brothers and sisters in Nigeria, Ukraine, China, and the Middle East: we stand with you in prayer. Your faith inspires the whole church worldwide. You remind us that following Christ is not about comfort but about eternal life.

Let us pray for them and also prepare our own hearts. One day, all tears will be wiped away, and Christ will reign forever in peace and justice. 

👉 Reflection Question: When you face rejection or hardship because of your faith, do you see it as a chance to grow closer to Jesus, who also suffered for us?Let’s talk, comment below.

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Romans 10:17 KJV  “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” 

A CALL TO SALVATION:

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Romans 10:9-10  ⁹That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. ¹⁰For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation.

  John 3:5-6  ⁵Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. ⁶That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. ⁷