Beatitudes Mt. 5:10-12

Good Morning Blessed Ones,

“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs are the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye; when men shall revile you, and persecute you; and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.” 

Mt. 5:10-12 kjv 

Christians are the most persecuted religious group in the world, according to a Christian think-tank. The Center for the Study of Global Christianity (CSGC) says 900,000 Christians have been 'martyred' in the last decade, equating to 90,000 a year and one every six minutes.

The biggest revivals today are in Iran and China. Both have underground churches because when they accept Jesus as their Savior, they know it is a life and death decision. Converts are having visions and dreams of Jesus Christ announcing his soon coming. 

Today, middle east Christians are rampantly persecuted by be-heading, crucifixion, burning, drowning and stoning [even children]. Churches are bombed and believers are thrown into prison and tortured because of their faith in Christ and they are still coming to our Lord by the droves.

We should never forget the name of Pol Pot. He was a Cambodian communist revolutionary and politician who served as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Kampuchea from 1963 to 1981. They say he died under mysterious circumstances in 1998.  Pol Pot’s chief torturer “Khang Khek Ieu” known as duch[dook] came to Christ and if you care to read about it, go here: 

https://opentheword.org/2016/05/23/pol-pots-chief-torturer-comes-to-christ/ 

How many have we read about who were persecuted for their faith! Too many to list. Everyone of the Apostles were persecuted unto death with the exception of John the Beloved. They tried to boil him in oil, but miraculously was unharmed. He spent all his days on the island of Patmos where God supernaturally gave him visions of these last days. He wrote it all down for us to study in the Book of Revelation.

[Although scholars debate whether it was John the Beloved who wrote The Book of Revelation, his letters and gospel. I sense the possibility of a distraction of what is important in his writings. Meaning, the point of experiencing God’s anointing [for us to learn] in whom He decides to use, in His timing, for His purpose and glory. Bottom line, we know God’s hand is in those words.]

Jesus said: “if the world hates you, you know it has hated me before it has hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love it’s own, but because you are not of the world, because I chose you out of the world, because of this the world hates you. Remember the word that I said to you, a slave is not greater than his master, if they persecute me, they will persecute you.” John 15:18-20 niv 

We pray for revival in our nation and expect it to come. Have we considered how this will happen? Have we considered what exactly makes a person fall upon their knees and repent? And, are we ourselves ready for this to happen? 

Prepare our hearts to see a miraculous turn from evil to good. 

Prepare our hearts to be filled with the faith and strength of His Holy Spirit. Prepare ourselves for the coming of our Lord. 

In our modern day western world we have began to experience persecution in our churches, schools, on our streets and gatherings. The line of differences between good and evil have widened deeply, so much so; that our children see it and talk to us about it. We mostly experience the repercussions from those who accuse us of doing wrong, just like Jesus said, they hate us. 

Awhile ago, I was reading different comments in a forum and came across this statement talking about Christians: 

“They all need to be exterminated now. I cannot stand them! The world would be a much better place without them.”  

I was also surprised by a note that said to me: “I cannot believe you believe in such an archaic belief system.” 

We have been called out of the world. We are not of the world. 

For this reason, our name is “Christian.”

Let’s pray:

Heavenly Father,

You have called us to be bold and strong in your son Jesus. You have told us to use what we learn, but use it wisely and to filter our words with your wisdom. Fill us up with your truth, let us not be deceived by other vanities that are fleeting. We ask that you would use everything we have gone through in our past to make us into the Warriors you desire for us to be. Give us discerning eyes to see behind the surface when people talk. Stop us quickly from any wrongful belief that comes from deceitful motives that would try to approach us.  We ask that the Spirit of the Martyrs would race across this nation in such a way to bring a Spirit of Repentance through your light in such a mighty way that would bring a fire of zeal upon your true church and the godly revival they have been praying for. Oh Father, one that erases all of man’s opinions, all denominations and embracing others in your love and truth. By your power, we ask you would convict and release all un- forgiveness and bitterness inside of your temples and set your people free from judging, competition, comparisons, jealousies, rivalry, gossip, carelessness, slothfulness and apathy. Fill them up with your joy and let them be your Holy mouthpiece to awaken the hearts your Spirit blows upon. Bring them in Lord. 

We choose to obey your word, we trust in you and we walk totally by faith and your love. Thank you for always holding our hand go as we walk on this narrow path. Truly you are a faithful Father! Mold our lives to be a transparent refection of your love, your strength and power.  We cast any fear out in our lives and declare sound minds because your love casts this spirit out. Thank You Father, in your son we pray..amen.