Jesus promises persecution to all of those who would believe in His name as a disciple. This morning, we find in the sermon on the mount that Jesus calls these disciples the salt and light of the world. There is a necessity for the Christian to remain in the world as a citizen of heaven that reflects God's glory. Our kingdom identity in Christ leads us to kingdom activity for Christ. May we be found faithful in our lives to reflect the Gospel we profess as an overflow of our hearts into our actions to those around us.
