It’s not always easy

Acts 14:22  

Strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.

John 10:10  

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

1 John 5:4-5  

4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.

5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.

Romans 8:37  

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

Matthew 5:11-12  

11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.

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.

Matthew 5:44  

But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Matthew 10:23  

When you are persecuted in one place, flee to another. I tell you the truth, you will not finish going through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes.