Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Matthew 5:7 As we in humility recognize our “poverty of spirit,” God in His mercy forgives and equips us. Having......
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6 This attitude portrays a maturity of belief that shows a servant is ready for......
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:4 Meekness is not to be confused with weakness. In scripture, meekness means “power under control.” In this context,......
MOURNING Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 Mourning is the kind of grief that cannot be hidden. It can be a deep sorrow for......
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 Acknowledging our poverty in spirit is humility. It occurs when a man or woman realizes......
Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. Matthew 5:1-2 For the......
As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. Psalm 42:1 Ron Boyd-MacMillan writes in his epic volume, Faith That Endures: I remember......
At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them. 2 Timothy 4:16 The Apostle Paul knew exactly what......
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than......