Matthew 5:3–12 contains what have come to be known as the Beatitudes. This title comes from the Latin word beatus, which means “blessed” or “happy.” Each of the Beatitudes begins with a reference to those who are blessed, in connection to some behavior or attitude. The idea of being “blessed” in Jesus’ sermon does not mean feeling happy. So, it is reasonable to conclude that Jesus’ use of this form in Matthew 5, is deliberate, and sufficiently exclusive, such that the term “Beatitude” might be used to identify any expression that exhibits the same structure.
I know when my children and grandchildren was little. I would go outside with them with a old pan or empty bucket and we would collect rocks. We would show off our rocks we’d find or just see the different shapes or just say what they looked like. Maybe a heart or some animal. We would try to figure out what the shape looked like. It was fun. They didn’t get board at doing this.
Here is another poem by a Unknown Author:
“Stepping Stones”
The Lord came to me like a dream one
day and asked, “Why do you sorrow?”
I answered, “Lord my life is so full of
pain, I can’t face one more tomorrow.”
The Lord sat down beside me, and
gently took my hand. He said, “Let me
explain to you and then you’ll understand.
Each sorrow is a stepping stone
you must surmount each day,
And every stepping stone you climb
is a sorrow that’s passed away.
The road of life is a mountainside,
with crevices in which to be caught,
But as you struggle on your way,
I the Rock, will lend support.
Every stepping stone you climb,
makes spirit and heart grow strong.
Exercising character and faith
this road seems painful and long.
The way is paved with stepping stones,
to uplift your heart and soul,
Though difficult they aid your way,
to a City paved with gold.
I know that you are tired,
for I too have walked this way,
My sorrows did they multiply,
but I cleared many stones away.
I left my rock to lift you up,
I left behind my story.
To give you strength to make your climb,
to that special place in glory.
And never fear, the Rock is here,
You’ll never climb this mountain alone
Surmount life’s sorrows, continue on,
For they are but stepping stones.
Lets read: Matthew Chapter 5:3-12: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
{Lets Pray}
Father God, I thank You and praise You for Your beatitudes. I thank You and praise You for the Sermon on the Mount, and the many things we can learn from the truths contained within its message. I thank You and praise You for Your Word of truth and the lessons that it teaches all Your children. I thank You and praise You that You are the Messiah of Israel, Who will one day be crowned as their King. I thank You and praise You that You came as my Savior, to pay the price for my sins, and broke the power of sin and death within me. I thank You and praise You for the indwelling Holy Spirit of God, and that by Your grace my heart has been made new. I believe I will live a life that honors Your name and walk in spirit and truth all the days of my life in Jesus Precious Name Amen.
{Power Verse}
None who have faith in God, will ever be disgraced for trusting Him. Psalm 25:3
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