“God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you, and say all sorts of evil things against you, because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven.” Matthew 5: 11-12
“No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house.” Matthew 5:15
It is becoming increasing harder and harder to live a life of morals in this world today. We see more and more people using the evils of this world to climb the ladder of success, or in some cases, to just plainly beat the system so that they can live a life without hard work or effort. It seems as though the good person always ends up on the bottom of the pile with all of the heavy burdens and workloads but with the satisfaction of doing it right. Sometimes we are persecuted for wanting to live a life of righteousness by following the ways of Christ. We are sometimes lied about and even mocked just as Jesus was. Our Lord tells us to not be angry or revengeful in these situations, but instead, look upward and be glad and happy because we have a great reward waiting for us in heaven. When Jesus appeared on this earth he became the light of the world. It was by him and him alone that life everlasting was attained. Nothing has changed. When you and I decided to follow Jesus as our Lord and Savior we took on the responsibility of spreading his Holy Word. We became lamps for those who need to be shown the way. If we do not stand up to be seen, then how are we useful? If we allow fear, temptation or doubt to rule us then how are we helping those who need eternal salvation? We must turn our fear, anger, doubt, worry and sadness into joy and peace and confidence on behalf of Jesus. We are all lamps that must shine brightly and not allow our joy and strength to be diminished by the evil of this world. We are overcomers and we are all a member of the greatest army ever, the army of our God in heaven! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!
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