Rejoice when persecuted – May 30, 2021
Command: Rejoice and be glad when persecuted
Matthew 5:12
12“Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Story: David and Saul's jealousy
1 Samuel 17:1 – 18:9, David kills giant Goliath; Saul jealous (Melech pp. 181-189)
When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind:
- What do I learn about God, Jesus, and/or the Holy Spirit?
- What do I learn about man/ people?
- What troubles or bothers me? What does the Holy Spirit reveal to me in light of this?
- How does the command connect to the story?
- What is God saying to me (or what should I obey) & what am I going to do about it?
- Do I have any fears, doubts, or resistance in keeping this command?
- What does this command reveal about the condition of my heart – what do I really believe and what do I really want?