Promises for Those Who Follow JesusExemplo

Jesus promises us trials

Everyone in the world suffers. Creation is broken and the world can be an unfair and difficult place, but for those who choose to follow Him, Jesus promises a very unique kind of hardship. He says it this way:

“The student is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his master. It is enough for students to be like their teachers, and servants like their masters. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household” (Matthew 10:24–25)!

His point is clear. If the world hated Him, it’s going to hate those who serve Him. When you get down to it, following Jesus puts you at odds with the world. This persecution can vary in extremes. Some that belong to Jesus will lose friends, family, jobs, opportunities, maybe even their lives. This truth is partially why these other promises exist. It’s as if God is saying, “Following Me will be a struggle, but here are the things I will promise to those who persevere.”

Don’t fear the trials that come with belonging to Jesus. He’s paying close attention when we’re persecuted for His sake, and He is our reward: “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me” (Matthew 5:10–11).

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