Read Matthew 5:1-12
Jesus saw the crowds and went up a hill,
where he sat down. His disciples gathered round him, 2and he began
to teach them:
3 “Happy are those who know they are
spiritually poor;
the Kingdom of
heaven belongs to them!
4 Happy are those who mourn;
God will
comfort them!
5 Happy are those who are humble;
they will
receive what God has promised!
6 Happy are those whose greatest desire is to
do what God requires;
God will
satisfy them fully!
7 Happy are those who are merciful to others;
God will be
merciful to them!
8 Happy are the pure in heart;
they will see
God!
9 Happy are those who work for peace;
God will call
them his children!
10 Happy are those who are persecuted because
they do what God requires;
the Kingdom of
heaven belongs to them!
11 “Happy are you when people insult
you and persecute you and tell all kinds of evil lies against you because you
are my followers. 12Be happy and glad, for a great reward is
kept for you in heaven. This is how the prophets who lived before you were
persecuted.
Think
As Jesus speaks he tells those who feel like they
are victims; that they are actually victorious because of what God is going to
do.
Pray
Lord, help me to know that as bad as things may seem
right now; you are always at work in the world; and in the end – it all goes
your way.
Amen.
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