WEDNESDAY MANNA 12 AUGUST ‘26

Dr. Daniel O. C. | Aug 12, 2026

“THE BE-ATTITUDES IN PERSECUTION”

Saints of God Most High, hear God’s word for you today:

“But even if you do suffer for being righteous, you are blessed! Moreover, don’t fear what they fear or be disturbed, but treat the Messiah as holy, as Lord in your hearts; while remaining always ready to give a reasoned answer to anyone who asks you to explain……” (1 Peter 3:14-17)

But even in case you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed, happy, to be envied. Do not dread or be afraid of their threats, nor be disturbed by their opposition.

But in your hearts set Christ apart as holy and acknowledge Him as Lord. Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully.

And see to it that your conscience is entirely clear, unimpaired, so that, when you are falsely accused as evildoers, those who threaten you abusively and revile your right behavior in Christ may come to be ashamed of slandering your good lives.

For it is better to suffer unjustly for doing right, if that should be God’s will, than to suffer justly for doing wrong.

THE BE-ATTITUDES IN PERSECUTION

Stand in awe of God’s word. (Psalms 119:161)
Rejoice and be exceedingly glad. (Matthew 5:12)
Pray for your persecutors. (Matthew 5:44)
Keep rejoicing and leap for joy. (Luke 6:22-23)

Maintain peace in your heart and be cheerful.(John 16:33)
Continue to teach and preach. (Acts 5:40-42, 8:4)
Love your persecutors. (1 Corinthians 13:3)
Maintain patience and perseverance. (Revelation 2:3-4)
Be bold and speak the word. (1 Thessalonians 2:2)

Have patience, faith and endurance. (2 Thessalonians 1:4)
Do not be ashamed of the testimony of Christ. (2 Timothy 1:8,12)
Feed in the word, endure and do not deny Christ.(2 Timothy 2:9-13)
Maintain a compassionate heart (Hebrews 10:34)
Lay aside every weight and keep your eyes on Jesus. (Hebrews 12:2-4)

Do not be afraid of suffering or threats. (1 Pet 3:14)
Have a good conscience. (1 Pet 3:16-17)
Sanctify the Lord in your hearts. (1 Pet 3:15)
Never think it strange (1 Pet 4:12)
Commit your soul unto God. (1 Pet 4:19)
We must maintain our love, peace, joy and faith during persecution.

The fruit of the Spirit should be evidently manifested in the believers’ life. (Galatians 5:22-25)
Hold on to your integrity and faith in the Lord and victory will follow in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen!

Shalom and good morning.

Dr. Daniel O. C.