Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you!

October 01, 2026

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you!

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

—Matthew 5:11-12

I always like this Bible verse and reminder for all of us who love Jesus and do our best to follow Him! Yes, we will be hated, persecuted, cancelled, and mistreated for sure. I know, it has happened to me so much, from friends, coworkers, and even family. Many do not like you talking about Jesus or your faith, they will say all kinds of evil and nasty things to you and about you. All we can do is remember this verse, stay joyful, positive, loving, prayerful, grateful, and positive, don't let the haters, naysayers, and persecution get you down, stay focused on your goal, Heaven, and living like Jesus, loving like Him! That is what matters to God, we serve God, not people and things of this world who will always disappoint, God never will, follow Jesus, just love like Him, the reward is so much greater! Be part of the Jesus Club, not the Hate Club. Rejoice and be glad!