Matthew 5:10 " Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." - Persecution is not a real familar word in the U.S. We feel we are persecuted when we are called names. A sobering question, "How would my faith stand the threat of physical harm or even death?" Our time may be coming sooner than we want to think. So, are we ready to receive the kingdom of heaven?