This sermon based on Matthew 5:10–12 explores the unexpected friendship found in pain, aligning with Jesus' teachings in the widely known Beatitudes. Emphasizing the inevitability of opposition for Christ followers, the message encourages believers to rejoice in the face of challenges. The sermon underscores the radical focus on righteousness in the kingdom of heaven, and it concludes by highlighting God's transformative mission in turning the kingdom of man into the kingdom of God.