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| Gate at the Mount of Beatitudes Israel |
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| Church of the Beatitudes Looking towards the Sea of Galilee Israel |
"Blessed
[spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired] are the poor in spirit [those
devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant],
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever].
Blessed
[forgiven, refreshed by God's grace] are those who mourn [over their sins and
repent], for they will be comforted [when the burden of sin is lifted].
Blessed
[inwardly peaceful, spiritually secure, worthy of respect] are the gentle [the
kind-hearted, the sweet-spirited, the self-controlled], for they will inherit
the earth.
Blessed
[joyful, nourished by God's goodness] are those who hunger and thirst for
righteousness [those who actively seek right standing with God], for they will
be [completely] satisfied.
Blessed
[content, sheltered by God's promises] are the merciful, for they will receive
mercy.
Blessed
[anticipating God's presence, spiritually mature] are the pure in heart [those
with integrity, moral courage, and godly character], for they will see God.
Blessed
[spiritually calm with life-joy in God's favor] are the makers and maintainers
of peace, for they will [express His character and] be called the sons of God.
Blessed
[comforted by inner peace and God's love] are those who are persecuted for
doing that which is morally right, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both
now and forever].
Blessed
[morally courageous and spiritually alive with life-joy in God's goodness] are
you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil
things against you because of [your association with] Me.
Be
glad and exceedingly joyful, for your reward in heaven is great [absolutely
inexhaustible]; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were
before you." Matthew
5:1-12 AMP
Meditate
on being blessed.
Blessed.
Happy. Content. Satisfied. Honored. Spiritually alive. Spiritually calm. What
an extensive list of synonyms for “blessed” that are enumerated with the
Amplified translation. Read that again a couple of times and contemplate all of
those words for being blessed. What rings true for you? Are you feeling blessed
or in need of God’s blessing? Jesus proclaimed these Beatitudes in His Sermon on the Mount on the hillside above the Sea of Galilee.
Rejoice
and be glad. David
wrote about rejoicing in the Lord in several of the Psalms.
I will be glad and rejoice in your
unfailing love, for you have seen my troubles, and you care about the anguish
of my soul. Psalm
31:7 NLT
So rejoice in the LORD and be glad,
all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure! Psalm 32:11 NLT
Rejoice
and be glad. God
is giving us an amazing opportunity to know Him and to be blessed—no matter in what
state we find ourselves.
Poor in spirit.
Mourning.
Meek.
Hungry for righteousness.
Merciful.
Pure in heart.
Peacemakers.
Persecuted for righteousness’ sake.
Reviled.
God is
with everyone—and blesses those who seek and serve Him. Jesus was offering
comfort to those thousands who came to hear Him teach on that mountainside. He
wasn’t just talking to His disciples—but to all who would hear Him, even us
today as we read His words again. Blessings on you.
Prayer
– Lord Jesus, Thank You for making it clear in these simple statements that God
cares about mankind, no matter what their condition is.
Verse
of Salvation ~ The LORD lives! Praise to my Rock! May the God of my salvation
be exalted! Psalm
18:46 NLT
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