Monday, February 16, 2015

The Beatitudes

     Jesus changes our hearts and minds and souls. His sermon on the mount reminds us of what life can look like as we follow Him. The Beatitudes paint a beautiful picture of discipleship. Let’s listen to the Words of Jesus today from this sermon and look deeply into each part this week.

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs in the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 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 5:1-12

     Blessed are we.

Jesus,
We want to follow You and obey You. Change us to become the righteousness of God as we learn from Your example.

Amen

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