Jesus gave His people the beatitudes for kingdom-living while we r very much still apart of this earth. So this was a place that I have dreamed of going to since I dedicated my life to Him years ago! I was more than excited! Blessings r experiencing God as He works n ur life! And there r 8 blessings that (if we r diligent) we can experience:
1) Blessed r the poor n spirit for their's is the Kingdom of Heaven! Or easier for me to understand: blessed r those who ask God for help- totally depending on Him! If u do this u WILL see God work n ur life thru you!
2) Blessed r those who mourn for they will b comforted. Blessed r those who r saddened by all that makes God sad (no hardened hearts here!) If u can feel what God feels for sin u will draw nearer to Him!
3) Blessed r the meek for they will inherit the earth. Thanks to my friend Debbi I understand this! Break a person of her will to want to do wrong and u will find understanding and love. Meekness; gentleness; kindness. If u find these u will receive ur allotted portion.
4) Blessed r those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will b filled. They will be content/ satisfied/ happy!
5) Blessed r the merciful for they will b shown mercy. Buck used to always say "Mercy is not getting what we do deserve!"
6) Blessed r the pure n heart for they will see God. The "real" folks. No pretense or facade. No double-mindedness. Get honest w God and He will b honest w u!
7) Blessed r the peacemakers for they will b called sons of God. Not peacekeepers. Expose the sin. Identify the truth and help resolve it w God. Only Jesus can hold two polar opposites together.
8) Blessed r those who r persecuted bc of righteousness for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. If u look too much like Jesus some people won't like you.
...this is where He gave that sermon!!
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