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Thought of the Day 1/18/21

““Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Matthew‬ ‭5:9‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

The promise today given by Jesus in what is titled “The Sermon on the Mount” or “The Beatitudes” promises the right to be called sons of God. Being called a son of God here means that you have inhabited the characteristics of God in your life. So how do you receive this distinction? By being a peacemaker. God is love and He is peace. By making it your life’s mission to secure peace between everyone striving around you in as much as you are capable of doing so, in keeping peace with those you may otherwise disagree with, and in striking a path toward peace between believers that have fallen apart from each other, you will become a son of God as you become like Him. Blessed are the peacemakers, for not only will they be called the sons of God but on the day of Resurrection will be publicly declared adopted into the family of God! In what ways can you be a peacemaker today?

Jessica Ford

Communications Director 

ALIVE Ministries USA

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Thought of the Day 1/13/21

““Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew‬ ‭5:10‬ (‭ESV)‬‬

There has been a lot of people throwing around the term “persecuted” lately to describe the treatment of the modern Christian Church, even here in America. Is the American Church truly under persecution? When compared to other countries like India, China, Nepal, and so many others where believers are imprisoned, kept from their families, shunned from their communities, beaten, tortured, and even killed for their faith and boldness for sharing it, it is hard to ascribe the term “persecuted” to the treatment of Christians in America presently. However, I personally do not believe that we are far from it with the way that this country has been spiraling morally for the past few decades. As a society, we have deemed Christianity as “outdated” or even “cult-like”. May God have mercy on us! If we do not remain steadfast and bold in our faith and in protecting our God-given and constitutionally protected right to worship God and declare Him to others, we will soon be listed as a country where persecution is rampant.

Take heart, though, my brothers and sisters. Our Lord and Savior Himself declared:  “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Trust that  God will be with you as you proclaim His name, and even if you suffer persecution it will be counted as a blessing for you will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven!

Jessica Ford

Communications Director 

ALIVE Ministries USA