Everything in the kingdom is completely opposite of what it is in the world. When anyone sees the topic of today’s message, he would think that it is about joy and great gladness that comes as a result of some blessings that God promised.

But in reality, Jesus told us that we should rejoice and be exceedingly glad for being persecuted and when we suffer. How does that even make sense? But it is the kingdom’s code. This is not a worked-up joy or gladness but the joy of the Lord that is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost.

The Bible told us that the apostles were rejoicing after they had been imprisoned and beaten. They considered it a thing of joy to be a partaker in the suffering of Christ. They know that if we suffer with Him, we will also share in His glory, but if we deny Him, He will also deny us.

Remember the word of the Lord: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word, they will keep yours also. John 15:20 NKJV . He also told us that the world will you because the world hated Him. It is not you that they have hated but Christ himself, so rejoice.