Hard times working for Jesus.

The bible is clear that when we are sharing the gospel and living for Jesus we will face problems. IF we are followers of Jesus and doing the work He has called us to do and we are never insulted or worse than chances are we are not doing much for Jesus! It is just that simple. Look at these verses:

Matthew 5:11-12
11 “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. 12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

God actually tells us it is a blessing to be persecuted! How can that be? Because we are doing His will in our lives!

Matthew 10:22
22 And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved.

Many love the devil and His ways(world) more than God and will hate you because you follow Jesus, be ready for that.

Matthew 5:44
44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,

When they hate us God says to love them, thats what He did and expects us to do the same!! It is not easy but here is how to do that....remember this verse:

Psalm 63:3
3 Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,
My lips shall praise You.

God's love is better than life!!! We must remember this is not our home we are just passing through! As soon as we die, we enter our home with God in heaven! 

So let us be serving the Lord Jesus, no matter what comes our way! As followers of Jesus it is our duty to try and share His love as He has given it to us, no matter the cost!

Tom