Before we get into the eight Beatitudes we looked
at yesterday, we might ask, “what is a beatitude?” This word means blessedness,
fortunate, happiness. Jesus views blessedness in an upside down way from the
world. He changes the way we think about what is important, and of value. This
section of the Bible does not tell us how to live to become a Christian. It
gives us a peek into our lives after we find Jesus. How have we changed? Do
these blessings affect us today or only when we come into the full kingdom of
the new heaven and earth one day?
Words like "poor" and "meek" become strengths. Giving up our pride, coming before God in humility and awe, serving others
without needing a return from our investment, seeking Him rather than money and
fame. Sounds crazy, but the freedom it allows is worth pursuing. Let’s take a
look at the blessings our God promises us we seek first His kingdom. These
words are not only future oriented, but for us today.
Blessed are you. Blessed are we. Blessed are the
children of God. Let the Spirit of God lead you to blessedness.
For
those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.
Romans
8:14
Dear
friends, now we are children of God and what we will be has not been made
known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like Hi, for we shall
see Him as He is. 1 John 3:2
Father,
We seek Your kingdom in our lives today. Be with us
as we study Your promised blessings for us as believers today and tomorrow and
forevermore. We ask for Your blessings upon us.
In Jesus name,
Amen
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