The Beatitudes By Jesus Christ

Reflect on these words from Jesus which represent the core, counter-cultural guide to living within the Kingdom of God. And thank Jesus for His teachings!

Matthew 5:1-12  Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him.

He opened his mouth and taught them, saying,

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

“Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

The Jesus Path is the right path! He has the words of life, and following Him leads to true spiritual fulfillment and eternal salvation.

The Son Of Man, His Angels, and judgment

Here are some Bible verses that speak about the Son of Man, His angels, and judgment:

Matthew 16:27 states, "For the Son of Man will come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what they have done."

Matthew 10:33 says, "Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven."

Luke 9:26 explains, "Whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his own glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels."

Luke 12:9 also notes, "But the one who denies me in the presence of others will be denied in the presence of the angels of God."

Matthew 13:41 mentions, "The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will take out of his kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil."

And Matthew 13:49 concludes, "This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous."

Let's encourage one another to be prepared for the return of Jesus. Let's be busy doing His Gospel business, living our lives according to His teachings, and spreading His love and message wherever we go. Let's also pray for each other and support one another in our faith journey.

Power Preachers

Colossians 3:16  Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.

I think real power Gospel Preachers are those who preach the words of Jesus. I cannot think of any message that has more power and effect than the message Jesus brought to mankind. 

My prayer is: Lord, help us to stay true to you and your message. Let the words that came from your mouth be our daily food. Let us proclaim to others your messge and glorify you as we wait for your return. Amen.

Your praise pleases the Lord

I was thinking about how praising God pleases God. Consider the following Bible verses on this theme:

Psalms 69:30-31: "I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving. This also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs."

Psalms 50:13-14: "Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats? Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High."

Psalms 50:23: "Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God."

Hebrews 13:15: "By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name."

1 Peter 2:5: "Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ."

I hope these Bible verses bless you to praise God more and more!