'A Great Reward Awaits.'
Matthew 5:11-12.
a) The Disciples and True Believers will be Blessed when:-
1-Other people revile them.
2-Other people persecute them.
3-Other people say all kinds of things against them falsely for Christ's sake.
b) The Disciples and True Believers are to Rejoice and be Exceeding Glad.
c) Great will be their Reward in Heaven.
d) This persecution had and has been going on for many years.
(This QT reminds me that A Great Reward Awaits)
--------
'Abide In The Lord.'
John 15:4.
a) If we Abide in Christ.
b) Christ Abides in us.
c) The branch cannot bear fruit of itself.
d) The branch has to abide in the vine.
e) If we are to be fruitful.
f) We need to abide in the Lord.
(This Second one encourages me to Abide In The Lord)
--------
Chris.
There are times in the Scriptures when True Believers are urged and encouraged to Rejoice and be Glad. There are so many Scripture Songs composed that also exhort us to Rejoice in the Lord and what He has done. Sometimes, Rejoicing is not easy but it is both positive and helpful. Such a time would be a time of persecution.
