Sunday Sermon: 22 March 2026

In this last message from the BLESSED series, we reflect on Jesus’ final Beatitude: “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” At first glance, persecution doesn’t look like blessing. Yet Jesus reveals that faithfulness to Him will sometimes bring opposition — not as a sign of failure, but as evidence that we belong to His kingdom. Throughout the Bible and history, God’s people have faced this reality. From the prophets to Daniel, from the early church to believers around the world today, faithfulness has often come with a cost. But again and again, we see that God remains present and at work, even in the midst of suffering. This Beatitude lifts our eyes beyond present struggles to an eternal hope. Our identity is not shaped by the approval of the world, but by belonging to Jesus. And the reward He promises far outweighs anything we may lose. 📖 Key Texts: Matthew 5:10–12, Daniel 6, Romans 8:18 🕊️ Theme: Faithfulness to Jesus may bring opposition, but it reveals our place in His kingdom 🎧 Takeaway: When we remain faithful in the face of pressure, we walk the path of Jesus — and discover it is always worth it.