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One of the greatest or best known passages of Scripture is called the Beatitudes.  It is found in Matthew 5 and is one of the first sermons that Jesus shared.


The first verse is telling.  It says that Jesus taught because he saw the multitudes.  He understood their need, saw their heartache, and their place in life.  These things are the essence of living for Christ and knowing our need for God.


Take a few minutes to read through these verses.  It is from a translation we don’t read very often.  So, it will sound a little different, but the realties are strong and needed.


Matthew 5:1-12  GWT

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up a mountain and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them: 3  “Blessed are those who recognize they are spiritually helpless.  The kingdom of heaven belongs to them. 4 Blessed are those who mourn. They will be comforted. 5  Blessed are those who are gentle. They will inherit the earth. 6  Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for God’s approval. They will be satisfied. 7  Blessed are those who show mercy. They will be treated mercifully. 8  Blessed are those whose thoughts are pure. They will see God. 9  Blessed are those who make peace. They will be called God’s children. 10  Blessed are those who are persecuted for doing what God approves of. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them. 11  “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, lie, and say all kinds of evil things about you because of me. 12  Rejoice and be glad because you have a great reward in heaven! The prophets who lived before you were persecuted in these ways.


This is full of what we need as well.  Not only did Jesus those people, but Jesus saw us.  He sees our need and guides us in to new and vibrant life.  


We are blessed when we know we need God.


We are blessed because He is our comfort and is our peace.  


We can rejoice.  God has a plan for our lives and for all that is happening around us.  Take another dive in to these verses and it’s reality.  Walk with God or begin to walk with Him. 


There is much more ahead, and God wants to bless you!

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