Blessed are they which are persecuted

Matt 5;10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. We in this country USA have not in our lifetime experienced persecution, that is speaking gernerally. I know that the Lord's people have suffered for what they believe in all ages in all parts of the world. Baptist during the early days of this country were persecuted very hard by religious people fleeing England for religious freedom but denied it to ur baptist forefathers. Christians are suffeing today in third world countries and being killed for their faith in Christ. The Apostle Peter said as wll as James that we were to count it all joy if we suffer as a Christian. The Lord never forgets and has a purpose in allowing persecution. Today we feel somewhat persecuted because our government will not allow us to practice our faith in schools, government and other public places. The religion of the world is allowed to say what they want to, and have their prayer times but not us. Men who hold office will be persecuted if they use the LORD JESUS CHRIST name in a prayer. No one can pray to our Father in heaven except though our Lord Jesus Christ. They may do it but God does not hear it. Persecution makes us stronger if we indeed are a reall Christian we will stand or fall on that. So my fellow Christians if you are suffering persecution today... remember what Jesus said, yours is the Kingdom of heaven. That is a promise, trust his word above all things, and you will survive as he gives grace to suffrer.

Bro Jack