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Today’s
blog post:
Blessed
Beyond Measure
[Jesus said:]
“Blessed are the
poor in spirit, for theirs is 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 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 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 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
| The Beatitudes
Through
the power of the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ certainly has blessed, and continues
to bless his flock beyond measure. For He freely gave His life in atonement for
the sins of humanity. He did this not for just a few, but for all people. But
do we recognize his unconditional, pervasive love, and care, in our lives? Today’s
Holy Scripture reminds us that those who walk humbly in faith, particularly in
times of vulnerability, have God’s full, undivided attention, compassion, and
mercy. The poor, the oppressed, the grieving, the timid, those searching for
truth while trying to do the right thing in God’s eyes. According to this scriptural
WORD, the downtrodden, the merciful, the holy, and yes, even, and especially,
the persecuted, find favor with God through Jesus Christ. Yes, He knows we are
a flawed people; but He loves us profoundly and with complete abandon any way,
as He tries to bring us closer to Him, and on to higher ground.
The
Good Shepherd
Like
a good shepherd or a dedicated classroom teacher, God’s attention is most focused
on those in most need, those who ask for His help. Through this Bible passage today
we learn that Jesus is ever present and aware of our frailties, and unspoken
needs. And He is passionately and compassionately ever present to those in need—sometimes
through other people.
Reaching
Out
In
these tumultuous times, He depends on us to reach out to others in need; to be
His hands and feet here on earth. God needs us to clothe, feed and help support
the poor, comfort the grieving, the lonely and the sick. He wants us to stand
up for, and with, those persecuted for their beliefs and other reasons. None of
us is in this alone. As the body of Christ we are called to be Light to in this
world of darkness. Every life is a
precious gift from God, and everyone goes through times of vulnerability
and turmoil. As followers of Jesus Christ and the Gospel of Peace, we especially
need to strive to protect the unfortunate, vulnerable, downtrodden and
endangered among us--from the pre-born and the disadvantaged, to the aged, and
everyone in between.
Jesus
Has Overcome Persecution
In
this Bible passage, Jesus also tells us you
will be persecuted in this world because of emulating or sharing Him, and
it is cause for celebration. If you’ve ever been insulted, taunted, hated, or
tormented for your faith, surely you know how difficult enduring it can be. But
you need to remember that when religious persecution occurs, it is only because
of the witness you give, the witness you are, for Our Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ. At that point, despite how it may feel, you truly are blessed beyond
measure for your eternal reward is in Heaven.
~
“Blessed
are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of
evil against you because of me. 12 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
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