For the Christian, persecution is a good sign. I know I’m living that Blessed life when I’m living the persecuted life. But what’s critical about this passage is that it’s persecution for the right reason. It’s the persecution that comes from shining the light of Christ in a dark world. That kind of persecution, Jesus promises, comes with a great reward and will always end well—always!
Throughout the Bible, the coming of the Christ is foretold. God sent Jesus to die for our sins. 'Behold the Lamb of God!' was...