Blessed Are the Persecuted: Rising Above Offense and Pain
It can feel like a bitter irony — to call someone “blessed” in the very moments they’re most misunderstood, rejected, or mistreated. Yet, this is exactly what Jesus does when He speaks to the crowds in Matthew 5:10-12: “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed […]