Comfort

I'm coming out of my blogging hibernation just for a moment. My Scripture for today was just too important and too comforting to keep to myself.

Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when men cast insults at you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, on account of Me. Rejoice, and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (Matthew 5:10-12 NASB)

When someone lies about you, it hurts, especially when it's someone who is supposed to know better. I am thankful that Jesus knows the pain and that His Spirit can comfort wounded souls.