“Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
— Matthew 5:12 NASB1995
💎 Joy in the Fire
Persecution isn’t the end of the story—it’s part of the blessing. Jesus doesn’t just tell us to endure it; He tells us to rejoice. Why? Because it means we’re walking the same road as the prophets—and because our reward isn’t here. It’s in heaven. And it’s great.
This joy isn’t fake or forced. It’s rooted in hope. The world may reject you, but heaven celebrates you.
🕯 Ante-Nicene Reflection
The early church faced suffering with joy. Many sang on the way to martyrdom. Their joy wasn’t in their pain—it was in the presence of Christ, the glory to come, and the honor of being counted worthy to suffer for His name.
💭 Reflect
- Do I rejoice in hard moments, or do I complain or fear?
- How can I anchor my joy in what’s eternal, not temporary?
🙏 Prayer
Father, help me rejoice when I’m rejected for following You. Let my eyes be on eternity and my heart anchored in the joy of knowing You. May my life echo the faith of those who came before me. Amen.
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