"Blessed are they who are persecuted because of righteousness for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven. Matthew 5:10 NIV
In today's society, we can definitely
feel like the persecuted. Our heritage is mocked and derided, our statues
defiled and torn down and ancestor's graves desecrated.
We can sometimes feel like the first and
only ones attacked, but a careful examination of the book of Daniel shows just
one example of our biblical ancestors being persecuted.
Of course Jesus was mocked, beaten, and
ultimately crucified. He was doing it for us and to free of us from the
punishment of sin.
We are also on a mission to protect our heritage
and our Christian way of life. We do this in the remembrance of our ancestors.
We also do it to preserve our legacy to our children and grandchildren. It can
feel overwhelming at times.
Some things to remember: first, let
persecution deepen your conviction. Every time our heritage is attacked, the
more members the SCV recruits. Second, the more we resist, the more desperate
our enemies become. Look at how they are now digging up graves. They know that
our Confederate ancestors stood up to tyranny and they want that memory
destroyed.
The devil works the same way. Every time
we get closer to God and His word, the more the evil one will attack us and try
to separate us from our Heavenly Father.
Be of glad heart. Every time Satan and
his earthly minion attack us, it means we are on the right path. Jesus reminded
us that we would be persecuted like He was and to be glad for it! Amen!
Remember those on our prayer list.
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