Devotional: Blessed are the Merciful - Matthew 5:7

Devotional: Blessed are the Merciful - Matthew 5:7

Mercy is a given for the Christian. As people who were dead in sin and have now been shown mercy by God, we ought to do the same to others who do wrong against us. As we look at this idea, we will realize very quickly that as believers, who are representing Christ, we must be willing to show mercy as we have been!

Devotional: Blessed are those who hunger for Righteousness - Matthew 5:6

Righteousness is not about being right in one's morals or beliefs. It is easy to think this way as we equate having truth with being righteous, but if this were the case, none would be righteous. As we explore this verse, we will discuss the true meaning of this verse and what righteousness as all about!

Devotional: Blessed are the Meek - Matthew 5:5

We often equate the idea of being meek with being weak. But how far from the truth this is! One who is meek doesn't necessarily lack strength, but rather contains it and does not act upon it. As we look at this verse, we will discover the proper way of looking at meekness, its importance, and ultimately why those who are will inherit the earth.

Devotional: Blessed are those who mourn - Matthew 5:4

Blessing and mourning seem incompatible, perhaps even opposing one another. When approaching this scripture, many will ask: How can one be blessed when overcome with grief? Shouldn't one, who is blessed, feel good or even happy? As we look at this verse, we will see that we may have the wrong perspective and that ultimately, one can be blessed while mourning as there is something greater than our pain.

Devotional - Blessed are the poor in spirit - Matthew 5:3

Christ, at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, speaks the Beatitudes which are values of life that mark the hearts of believers. Right out of the gate, Jesus flips expectations and says that "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven", so the question is: What and why is this something to be had? The truth is... God is calling us into a new perspective where we recognize our spiritual poverty and, in turn, realize we need him more than ever.