Daily Wisdom: Matthew 5:10

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Comments

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

14 Related Resources by Heartlight

"[Jesus continued:] "God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. "God blesses you when people mock..."

Bless!

Article by Phil Ware

What do we do in the face of evil and meanness? Phil Ware continues his series of messages related to "The Story" curriculum, using Abraham's call to be a blessing to be a reminder to us as well.

Suffering for the Lord

Article by Mike Barres

Are you willing to suffer if it spreads the Gospel? We must be ready to suffer; our brothers and sisters all around the world are and have!

The Light of Grace

Article by Phil Ware

A simple reminder of grace from one in a difficult place. Phil Ware shares the sweet prayer request from one of the translators in a predominantly Muslim nation wracked with violence and bloodshed: "Please pray for the terrorists that they know Jesus Christ like Saul who became Paul :)"

Illustration

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Monday, September 7, 2009

Passion for Praise

A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.

'Why Tremble?' (Ps. 27:1)

"The Lord is my light and my salvation — so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?"

Spiritual Warfare

A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.

'Don’t Fear a Lack of Money – God Will Help'

"Don’t love money. Be happy with what you have because God has said, ‘I will never abandon you or leave you.’ So we can confidently say, "The Lord is....."

A Year with Jesus

A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.

'Servants to the Nations'

"Dear Friend, Two powerful themes from the Bible converge in this one story in today's Scripture about Philip and the Ethiopian dignitary:After My..."

God's Holy Fire

A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.