Live Happy! - Part 8
Jennifer Creswell
July 9, 2023
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Psalm 37:4 NKJV
“Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.”
Matthew 5:10
“Happy are those who are persecuted because they do what God requires; the Kingdom of heaven belongs to them!”
A. The Reality of Persecution
”…when men insult you …” (vs 11a)
B. The Reason for Persecution
”…because you are my followers” (vs. 11b)
John 15:20
“No servant is greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also.”
2 Timothy 3:12
“Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.”
C. My Response to Persecution
- Recognize the
Ephesians 6:12
“We are not fighting against human beings, but against wicked spiritual forces. . .”
Revelation 12:10 “Satan is the accuser of the brethren.”
- Refuse to
Romans 12:17, 19
“If someone does evil to you, don’t pay him back with evil. . . Never take revenge…let God’s wrath do it.”
- Respond
Romans 12:21
“Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good.”
Matthew 5:44
“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
- Rejoice
“Be glad and happy . . .!” (vs 12a)
- Reasons to Rejoice
a. It means
1 Peter 4:14
“If you are insulted because of Christ, you are blessed, . . . for God’s Spirit rests on you.”
b. It means God can
Acts 5:41
“The apostles (were) full of joy that God considered them worthy to suffer disgrace for Jesus’ name.”
c. It is only
2 Corinthians 4:17
“These troubles . . . won’t last very long. Yet this short time of distress will result in God’s richest blessing upon us forever and ever!”
- Reasons to Rejoice
- Remember my
Romans 8:17
“Since we are God’s children . . . if we share Christ’s suffering, we will also share in his glory.”
- Remain
1 Peter 4:19
“So those who suffer according to God’s will, should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.”
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