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BIBLE PASSAGE: “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” (Matthew 5:9) MEDITATION: When Jesus says, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God” He does not tell us how to become a son of God. He simply says that sons of God … Continue reading
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 We’ve done all that we can do to keep ourselves from feeling any pain. We have psychologists who numb our neurosis, counselors who absolve us of guilt, doctors to sedate our pain, insurance agents to take away our worries, and even at death, … Continue reading
“Blessed are the meek: for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 What does it mean to be meek? Meekness is not weakness. The word “meek” means yielded. It literally has the idea of strength under control. When an animal, especially a horse, is domesticated, it is trained so a rider can sit upon its … Continue reading
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 What does it mean to be poor in spirit? Jesus is talking about being a beggar. He is saying, “Blessed are the beggars.” He is not talking about finances here. He is talking about a person being poor spiritually. Before … Continue reading
“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.” Matthew 5:6 Happiness is something you stumble over on your way to serving Jesus. When you are serving the Lord Jesus Christ, happiness is the by-product of righteousness. Many people who are trying to be happy are focusing their energy … Continue reading
“If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you —you of little faith?” Matthew 6:30 Do you know the reason many are stressed? Because they think their needs are not going to be met. They … Continue reading
“For you have been my hope, Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth.” Psalm 71:5 What does the word “hope” mean in the Bible? It doesn’t mean “maybe.” We may use it that way in Modern English, but that’s not what the word “hope” means in the Bible. “Hope” means certainty, but not just any … Continue reading
“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 The thing I love about the Old Testament is the same thing I love about the New Testament. Both the Old Testament and the … Continue reading
“For he “has put everything under his feet.” Now when it says that “everything” has been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, who put everything under Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:27 Praise God! The story has a happy ending! He is risen! Jesus is sitting at the right hand … Continue reading
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