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“Can anything good come from persecution?”

It’s not a question most of us are eager to answer.

We don’t usually think of persecution as something beneficial. We think of it as painful… unfair… something to avoid if at all possible.

And while it’s true that not all persecution is extreme or life-threatening, it still cuts deep. Sometimes it comes quietly—in the form of rejection, misunderstanding, or subtle opposition. And sometimes it comes from the people closest to us, which can make it even harder to bear.

So what do we do with it?

More importantly, what does God do with it?

Scripture shows us that God doesn’t waste even these painful experiences. He can use persecution in ways we might not expect—for our growth and for His glory.

But that leads to a deeper question:

How will we respond when it comes?

Will we respond in ways that allow God to work in us and through us… or will we miss what He intends to do?

Let’s take a closer look.