Matthew 5:10-12
The blessed life is also a persecuted life. This was true for Jesus and it will be true for us. Persecution should never become our complex but it is our context. When we follow Jesus, we go against the grain of the world and we’re going to get splinters. No-one should be surprised at the fiery trials they go through as Christians (see 1 Peter 4:12-14), instead we should realise that we belong to the King whose throne is His cross. If we are to share in His glory we will also share in His sufferings.

PRAY for courage and comfort in the midst of your trials.

PRAY for that courage and comfort for persecuted Christians around the world.