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‘Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.’ (Matthew 5:3, KJV)
Being ‘poor in spirit’ refers to recognizing our spiritual poverty and dependence on God. It is an attitude of humility, acknowledging that we have nothing to offer God apart from His grace. The ‘kingdom of heaven’ represents the reign of God’s love, mercy, and righteousness in our lives.
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The Beatitude ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven’ teaches us that true happiness comes when we realize our need for God and depend on Him. It challenges us to let go of pride, self-sufficiency, and the pursuit of worldly success. Instead, Jesus invites us to be humble and recognize that we need God’s help in our lives.
Being ‘poor in spirit’ means understanding that we have nothing to offer God on our own. It’s like realizing we’re empty inside and need God to fill us with His love and guidance. When we’re humble and admit our weaknesses, God’s kingdom becomes available to us. It’s a kingdom where God’s love, peace, and goodness rule.
Jesus showed us how to be humble and depend on God. Jesus didn’t care about being famous or having lots of possessions. Instead, Jesus cared about people and treated everyone with kindness and love. Jesus gave up his own life to save us and show us the way to true happiness.
So, when we embrace being ‘poor in spirit,’ we recognize that we need God’s forgiveness, love, and guidance. We understand that we can’t make ourselves right with God by our own efforts. It’s only through God’s love and grace that we can be close to Him and experience true happiness.
As we think about being ‘poor in spirit,’ let’s check our hearts. Are we proud, thinking we can do everything on our own? Do we care too much about what others think of us? Let’s be humble and admit that we need God’s help in our lives. When we do that, we’ll find happiness in God’s love, peace, and the promise of eternal life with Him.
‘For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?’ (Matthew 16:26, KJV)
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Jesus, I surrender my pride and self-sufficiency to you. Fill me with a genuine sense of humility and dependence on your grace. Help me to prioritize your kingdom above worldly pursuits and find true happiness in following your ways. Amen
The Gospel Of Saint John, Chapter 11 | Jesus Wept | Death And Resurrection Of Lazarus | KJV The account of Lazarus’s death and resurrection in John 11:1-45 is profound and moving. Central to the story is the shortest verse in the Bible: ‘Jesus wept’ (John 11:35). At first glance, ‘Jesus wept’ appears to be a simple statement of human emotion. It shows Jesus expressing sorrow and empathy, sharing in the grief of Lazarus’s sisters, Mary and Martha, and the mourning community. The moment reveals profound humanity of Jesus. Despite Jesus’ divine knowledge that he would raise Lazarus from the dead, Jesus yet experiences fully human emotions. Jesus is not distant or detached but is intimately connected with the suffering of those he loves. The verse also underscores the reality of death’s impact, even for the Son of God. Although Jesus knows that death is not the final word and that he has power over it, Jesus still mourns. This weeping is not only for Lazarus but for the brokenness of the world that death represents. It reflects sorrow that God feels over the pain and suffering that humanity endures as a result of sin and death. The verse ‘Jesus wept’ highlights compassion of Jesus. Jesus’ tears are an expression of his deep love for Lazarus and Lazarus’ family. In the act of weeping, Jesus demonstrates that God’s response to human suffering is not indifference or cold logic, but rather profound empathy and compassion. The God of the universe is not immune to our pain but enters into it with us. Theologically, this moment is also significant because it foreshadows the passion of Christ. Just as Jesus wept over Lazarus, Jesus would later weep in Gethsemane over the soon-to-be agony of the Cross. Jesus’ tears in John 11 anticipate the suffering he will endure to conquer death once and for all. In weeping for Lazarus, Jesus reveals such depth of his commitment to overcome death and bring life. See also: Daily Bible Verses | Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem | That Jesus Wept Means He Prayed For The Loss And The Futility | King James Audio Bible KJV
Psalm 63 offers solace and inspiration to those who seek God’s presence, even in the midst of life’s trials. It serves as a reminder that our pursuit of the Divine should be unwavering, prioritizing our connection with God above all else. It acknowledges profound joy and spiritual fulfilment that come from seeking and experiencing God’s love and protection [ … ]
In his brief, summary account of Jesus’ appearances following his crucifixion and resurrection, Mark stresses the disciples’ disbelief and their reluctance to accept the fact of the resurrection. Mary Magdalene first tries to share the good news. The disciples do not believe her. The two disciples, who are probably the two who meet Jesus on the way to Emmaus (cf. Luke 24: 13-35), are similarly not believed when they tell of what they have witnessed. Finally, Jesus appears to the eleven apostles, upbraiding them for their lack of belief, before he goes on to command them to preach the Gospel to the whole of creation. The question of belief is closely tied to the mission to evangelize given to the apostles [ … ]