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

BEATITUDES

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.

Recently there has been mass slaughter of Christians worldwide, including:

70 Christians beheaded in Congo

Sudanese military that bombs congregations when gathered in churches.

7000 Christians and Alewives slaughtered in Syria.

Iran regime imprisons, tortures and kills Christians constantly.

50,000 Christians driven out of Iraq.

50,000 killed since 2009 and 276 school girls kidnapped in Nigeria (refer to #bringbackourgirls campaign).

Violence continued unabated in Nigeria, which is why it continues to be ranked in the top ten of the World Watch List. In multiple instances, hundreds of Christians were killed or displaced because of attacks from militants.

Other countries where Christian persecutions and periodic imprisonment is enforced are Myanmar, China, Eritrea, India, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, and Saudi Arabia.

However despite the persecution of the Church, Christianity endures under persecution, this is most evident in communist Russia and China. Protestant Christians in China grew from 87 million in 2010 to 110 million in 2020 and the orthodox Russian church has surpassed 100 million members..

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who conquers will not be hurt by the second death.’

What profits a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul?

SUPPORT PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS financially or in prayer; refer to OPEN DOORS and VOM (voice of the Martyrs)

‘Insanity of God’ & ‘Tortured for Christ’ available via You Tube.

Christians suffering for Jesus because

He is:

The Lion of the Tribe of Judah ,The Lamb of GOD,The Word of God; The Messiah; Faithful and True; Holy Son of God; the Morning Star; Everlasting Wonderful Councillor; Government/ King; Everlasting ; Raised from the dead; Anointed; Mighty God; Prince of Peace; Saviour

Eternal Life.

Then I saw thrones, and people sat upon them—those to whom authority to judge was given. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony for Yeshua and because of the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or his image, nor had they received his mark on their forehead or on their hand. And they came to life and reigned with the Messiah for a thousand years.

The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were completed. This is the first resurrection.  How fortunate and holy is the one who has a share in the first resurrection! Over such the second death has no authority, but they shall be kohanim of God and the Messiah, and they shall reign with Him for a thousand years. (Revelation)