Persecution can look differently in different situations. A school child who mentions Jesus and is made fun of is a victim of persecution; just as a Missionary who's martyred. But one thing is sure, if you're a Christian, at some point in your life, you'll be persecuted. The Lord said so! Today on Hope From the Word, we'll look at the second letter to the seven churches in Revelation, Smyrna. Have you ever received an encouraging note from a friend, just out of the blue? What a blessing that is. The people in Smyrna were doing a good job in God's eyes, and those are really the only eyes that count! Here's Pastor Bill Luebkemann…

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