From the beginning, Christians have faced persecution. Jesus predicted it. “Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A slave is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well,” (John 15:20). Jesus said, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven, Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and …