The Sermon On The Mount is famously known as Jesus' most well-known sermon. This message comes from Matthew 5:3-11, and within that passage of Scripture are nine blessings from the Lord. Those blessings were made to encourage us as believers, and be the turning point to truly look in God as our hope. Over these next few weeks, we will be taking time to break each of these blessings down, so enjoy!
Matthew 5:3-11 NLT
"God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth. God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied. God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy. God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers."
Have you ever had an overwhelming craving for a specific meal? Like you want it so bad, and you can almost recreate its taste in your mind, making you want it even more! In fact, it can seem that every decision you make at that moment is solely based on this one meal. The same thing happens when we believers have a spiritual craving for the Lord and His desires.
Another word for craving is hunger. Jesus says that those of us who have a hunger and thirst (i.e. crave) for justice He will satisfy. The definition of justice is the quality of being just towards individuals. In Isaiah 30:18, we learn that God is a God of justice. That is just who He is! If our goal in life is to look more and more like Him every day, the least we can do is keep up our craving for justice and remember that the Lord will always satisfy us.
Prayer:
Jesus, I thank You for the great example You are to us. Help me crave righteous justice, the same way You do. I love You Lord.
Amen
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