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 Authority over their lives. They know that what He has for them is way better than anything they could ever do on their own. They seek to be like King Jesus Christ. They are gentle and show self-control. They will inherit everything King Jesus Christ possesses.

4.    "Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied."

These are the ones who long and want more and more of King Jesus Christ. They know He is the ONLY ONE that can fill the empty place in their hearts. They will be satisfied. Their hearts and souls are made whole.

5.    "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy."

These are the ones who act with mercy, compassion, forgiveness, kindness towards others. They show King Jesus Christ to others as He would be towards them. They will receive mercy.

6.    "Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God."

These are the ones who have been washed clean in King Jesus Christ blood of sacrifice for us. They are healed from the inside out. They have been made holy and righteous before God. They will see God's face.

7.    "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God."

They know that the only way to find the peace that God has to offer is through King Jesus Christ. Those who have peace are the children of God.

8.    "Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven."

 These are the ones who know what Faith can do. They are not afraid of showing their Faith in King Jesus Christ. They will receive the Kingdom of Heaven.

9.    "Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you (falsely) because of me. Rejoice and be glad , for your reward in Heaven will be great. Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you."

These are the ones who know that if they did all these things to King Jesus Christ then it will be done to them. They accept this and go out to tell everyone who King Jesus Christ is. Rejoice and be glad, for His Father sees and your reward in Heaven will be great. 

Growing up I always thought you had to pick one of these groups. Now I know I want to be part of each group.

The greatest pleasure I have ever had in my life is being able to show King Jesus Christ to this dark world.

LET MY DRY BONES COME TO LIFE FOR YOUR GLORIOUS KINGDOM TODAY!