Have you had your JOY JUICE today? Drink up! You're going to need all the spiritual strength you can muster for this Vitamin Beatitude!
Matthew 5:11 says: "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me." Now, I don't know about you, but my natural reaction to an insult is NOT joy! Jesus teaches that we should not give in to our natural human emotions of anger and hurt. Instead, we should keep our focus on HIM...and the truth that we will receive blessing from reacting in a Christ-like manner.
Maybe we should compare insults to headwinds pushing against an airplane. Used the right way, they can be an opportunity for us to rise higher and gain a better understanding of how God is working in our lives.
So when these times of persecution come, let God take the pilot's seat. Depend on Him to steer you above those natural inclinations to retaliate. Allow Him to fill you with love and forgiveness toward those who hurt you. This Vitamin "B" is a great JOY booster!
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