1. Staying Present in the Presence Part 14

2. Luke 6:20-23 (NIV) 20 Looking at his disciples, he said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

3. Luke 6:20-23 (NIV) 22 Blessed are you when men hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. 23 "Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their fathers treated the prophets.

4. Matthew 5:10-12 (NIV) 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.

5. Matthew 5:10-12 (NIV) 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

6. 1. Embracing the Mission (5 - 2 - 1).

7. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NIV) 21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

8. Righteousness - being right with God.

9. 2. Remember the source.

10. Ephesians 6:12 (NIV) 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

11. 3. Be proactive not reactive.

12. Romans 12:21 (NIV) 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

13. Matthew 5:44 (NIV) 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

14. 4. What is the payoff?

15. Luke 6:23 (NIV) 23 "Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their fathers treated the prophets.

16. Romans 8:17 (NIV) 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs-- heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

17. Vineyard Community Church 100 County Road Big Pine Key, FL 33043 Now meeting in Big Pine Key & Ocala For information, times of services and locations, please visit our website at www.keysvineyard.com or call 305-872-3404

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