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Why can we rejoice in our persecution according to Matthew 5:10-12? 1. Because God told us and we can trust Him at His word even when we must walk by faith and not by sight. 2. Because those who receive persecution and respond this way are identified as citizens in God’s kingdom (Mt. 5:10; cf. Ac. 14:22). 3. Because suffering for Jesus is an unspeakable privilege of having fellowship with the One who suffered so much for us (Phil. 3:10; Ac. 5:40-41, 16:25; Heb. 11:24-25). 4. Because persecution strengthens believers. Throughout history the church is always the strongest when it undergoes persecution. God knows that persecution moves us to leave our comfort zones, be able to better defend our faith, have greater missionary zeal, be more dedicated to personal and group prayer and count the cost with greater intensity. 5. Because persecution results in reward in heaven. To those persecuted, Jesus promised in verse 12, “For your reward in heaven is great.” Only God can take our reproach and dishonor and turn it into praise and glory.

Randy Smith

We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Old Salty’s Instant Pizza

January 23, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Seafood, Dairy		Main dish, Fish, Kids	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

213	g	Canned Alaska salmon (pink or red)
2		Soft rolls, cut in half
8	ts	Tomato relish
75	g	Cheddar cheese, grated
		Olives
		Sliced gherkins
		Sweetcorn kernels

INSTRUCTIONS

TO GARNISH
Drain the can of salmon. Flake the fish.
Spread each half of the rolls with 2 teaspoons of tomato relish. Arrange
the salmon on top. Sprinkle with cheese and garnish. Toast under a moderate
grill until the cheese has melted and the filling has heated through. Serve
immediately.
Serves 4. Approx. 210 kcals per serving
From: On the Wild Side - Alaska Canned Salmon Recipes Reprinted with
permission from Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Meal-Master compatible
recipe format courtesy of Karen Mintzias
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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