“God blesses those who are persecuted because they live for God.” Matthew 5:10 NKJV. The magnificence of God’s blessing will outweigh your pain. My thoughts and comments today are about “being worthy.” Unfortunately, maltreatment is not uncommon in a hurting and unkind world. Don’t be shocked when it happens. It […]
“God blesses those who work for peace.” Matthew 5:9 NKJV. Where God and His Word are lacking, peace will be absent. My thoughts and comments today are about “being peace-full.” My dear friend, Campbell, introduced me to the eloquent, British word, “dispeace,” describing “an unsettling absence of peace.” One who […]
“God blesses those whose hearts are pure.” Matthew 5:8 NLT. Purity of heart is the greatest deterrent to the presence and progress of impurity. My thoughts and comments today are about “being authentic.” Purity does not come easily in a culture that too often denigrates what is pure and celebrates […]
“God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Matthew 5:7 NKJV. Mercy is a grace given when you have every right and reason to not do so. My thoughts and comments today are about “being merciful.” Who has not needed mercy – from God and others? […]
“[God blesses] those whose greatest desire is to do what God requires.” Matthew 5:6 TEV. God can satisfy what would otherwise be insatiable. My thoughts and comments today are about “being satisfied.” What is better than satisfaction? Contentment and satisfaction is God’s intention for you. “For He satisfies the longing […]