As we go through the Beattitudes, we discover why Jesus says that blessed are those who mourn. We know that God comforts those who mourn. But also He hears the prayers of those who mourn over their own sin and are repentant. Not only that, but the Bible tells us that when we see our brothers and sisters hurting, we should be by their side; we should help, we should pray for them, and even weep with them as they weep. That’s how we show love.
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Blessed: Poor in Spirit
The Beatitudes is part of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, perhaps the most famous, most inciteful sermon ever spoken. Jesus lays out the characteristics of a person who follows Him. I have heard it said that the Beatitudes do not describe who Jesus is looking for but the kind of person He wants to make you. The word ‘blessed” does not just mean happiness. Happiness is based on circumstance. It is closer to joy, which is being content regardless, or despite circumstances. But the word blessed is more like having favor from God. It is being fully satisfied. True fulfillment can only be found through a relationship with Jesus Christ (see Romans 5:1-8) and there is nothing greater than that fulfillment. That is the true blessing that Jesus offers each one of us. Let’s take a look at each blessing from the Beatitudes the next few weeks.
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