Matthew 5:1-12 Now seeing the crowds, He went up on a mountain. And when He sat down, His disciples came to Him.

The Beatitudes

2 And He began speaking and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 “Blessed are you when men revile you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. 12 Rejoice and be very glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in this manner they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

This text is known as the “Sermon on the Mount”. The “BEATITUDES”

Jesus, having seen the crowd, took advantage of the opportunity to teach the “Kingdom of Heaven” to the crowd and His disciples.

The word “Blessed” means “happy”.

In our world today too many people are finding it hard to live a life of true happiness because they are choosing to live it apart from God who is their creator.

If “blessed” means “happy”, what was Jesus getting at when He said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit,” or “blessed are those who hunger and thirst”? Is He saying that true happiness can be obtained? Can we possess true and lasting happiness? YES!!!!!

True “happiness” to the world seems to be contingent upon what our circumstances are at the time and what we possess. True happiness is found in our relationship with God and not in the things that we have, nor in the things that happens or do not happen in our lives. God is the source of true “happiness’ in ALL circumstances of life.

Pursuit of happiness outside of God is temporary, disappointing, painful and sometimes devastating. This is why we must place our hope in Christ and not things or people. The bible declares that those who hope in the Lord will not be brought to shame.

Does the beatitudes described by Jesus also describes you? Well, if you answered yes to this question, “GREAT” is your reward in heaven.

God bless.

Debra

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