At times it appears that government policies, educational reforms, and the culture in general are against everything that Christians value.  Some of these attacks are subtle and some are outright hostile.  Christian beliefs and values are being mocked and Christians are labeled as the “bad guys”.

Jesus addressed this matter when He was here on earth.

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.  Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (Matthew 5:10-12 ESV)

Christians are members of God’s family.

… you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.”  For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children.  And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering. (Romans 8:15-17 NLT)

Christians need to remember that “… the LORD will not forsake his people; he will not abandon his heritage; (Psalm 94:14 ESV)

If God is for us, who can ever be against us?  Read what the LORD says.

“People will make weapons to fight against you, but their weapons will not defeat you. Some people will say things against you, but anyone who speaks against you will be proved wrong.”
The Lord says, “That is what my servants get! They get the good things that come from me, their Lord.  (Isaiah 54:17 ERV)

But in that coming day no weapon turned against you will succeed.
You will silence every voice raised up to accuse you.
These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the Lord; their vindication will come from me.
I, the Lord, have spoken!  (Isaiah 54:17 NLT)

Sing praises to God, sing praises!
  Sing praises to our King, sing praises!
For God is the King of all the earth;
  sing praises with a psalm!
God reigns over the nations;
God sits on his holy throne.
                      (Psalm 47:6-8 ESV)

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