Join Rabbi Schneider in this profound episode of Seeds of Revelation, where he explores the Beatitudes and the blessedness found in the face of persecution for righteousness. Delve into the encouraging words of Yeshua who promised great rewards in heaven for those who endure insults and false accusations for His sake. This episode encourages us to remain steadfast in our faith, even when faced with rejection by the world.
Welcome to Seeds of Revelation, a short devotional presented by Rabbi Schneider, a Jewish believer in Jesus the Messiah. I know many of you will be able to relate to this. This comes from the Beatitudes. This is what Yeshua said. Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of God. Let me say it again. Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of God. You know what this does? It brings me great joy to suffer for Jesus, for righteousness sake. You might be rejected by the world, but know that when you suffer some persecution and some rejection from the world, you’ve got a great reward coming here. Listen to what Yeshua followed up by saying, blessed are you when men insult you and persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. So don’t back down, my beloved friend, from standing out boldly for Jesus. Don’t back down from loving people in Jesus’ name. Don’t back down from witnessing to people in Jesus’ name. Don’t back down in quoting the Bible when you’re in this world in Jesus’ name. Don’t back down from being a visible witness for Jesus in this world. You know what I realized the other day? I was at a restaurant. and I had my shirt on the Jewish Jesus, and Jesus in big letters. And all I did that day is I just showed love to my waitress. You know what I realized? That because I had Jesus all over my shirt, and now I was showing love, probably that she hadn’t experienced that day, I wouldn’t think, Cynthia and I were together being served, but there was just, there’s something special that we have as believers. She knew that that love was coming from Jesus. Blessed are you if you’re rejected for showing love, for witnessing, for doing good, for standing for truth in Jesus’ name. When you’re rejected because of that, Your reward in heaven is great. I want to encourage you today. Be a visible witness for Jesus and the kingdom of God in this world. Let your light shine. And you know what? You’re going to be rejected at times. But when you are, know that you are taking a stand with the prophets of old that were rejected because of righteousness. And Jesus said, your reward is going to be great. Be a visible Christian.
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