The Beatitudes
Such a beautiful sermon from Our Lord! I imagine seeing His love and compassion as He spoke to the crowd. His eyes so full of love and His voice that calms the broken hearted. Let's take a look at them today asking The Holy Spirit to come and speak to us as we read them again. Matthew 5:3-12 1. "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." These are the ones who recognize that they need God. They humble themselves before the Lord and say I can't do this without You. They will enter His Kingdom. 2 "Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be consoled." These are the ones that mourn their sins and ask for forgiveness. They know without forgiveness they lose that communion with God. Once you have asked and received His forgiveness then you will receive Salvation and eternity in Heaven. 3 "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." These are the ones who surrender ALL THEY HAVE TO GOD. They give God the