By His Word “Looking at his disciples, he said: ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.’” — Luke 6:20 The world teaches us to measure our lives by what we possess, accomplish, and control. We learn early to admire people who appear self-sufficient. We celebrate those who have accumulatedContinue reading “When Empty Hands Receive the Kingdom”
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Strength Under God’s Control
As the Day Begins “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.” —Matthew 5:5 Meekness is often mistaken for weakness, timidity, or an unwillingness to speak. Jesus, however, was neither timid nor powerless. The Greek word translated “meek,” praÿs, describes strength that has been brought under control and willingly submitted to God. ItContinue reading “Strength Under God’s Control”
The Blessed Life Begins Under His Yoke
As the Day Begins “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me…For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” — Matthew 11:29–30 There is something wonderfully honest about Jesus’ invitation: He never promises us a life without a yoke. He promises us His yoke. Every morning we wake beneath something—responsibilities, expectations, worries,Continue reading “The Blessed Life Begins Under His Yoke”
Seeing the Crowds
Matthew 5:1-3 “Seeing the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.’” I heard a statistic this week that has left me disturbed. TheContinue reading “Seeing the Crowds”
Praying the Beatitudes
The Beatitudes are the radical new order of blessedness initiated by the new covenant signed in the blood of Jesus. They are not the Scriptural equivalent of your mama’s admonition to “be sweet.” They outline the new way of the kingdom that Jesus said we should seek above all else (Matthew 6:33). It is aContinue reading “Praying the Beatitudes”