Hunger is to crave something that we lack as when my stomach growls it is letting me know that it needs to be filled with food. When I am thirsty, I greatly desire water to quench my parched mouth and body. We fully understand that to hunger and to thirst …
I think that we have all met that person in our lives that is unable to bear challenge in life and use their shortcomings to justify unfriendly behavior. You know the one who can go from zero to the kettle is boiling over and then provoke others around them in anger. Just the …
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Read More »
We have all experienced grief, sadness, and sorrow in our lives, and we usually do not associate those experiences with being blessed. Jesus is teaching his disciples that those who mourn over sin shall be comforted by God. It is sin and the evils that are in the world that brings emotional pain, spiritual loss, …
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Read More »
“Blessed are the poor in Spirit: for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.” -Jesus Christ, (Matthew 5:3, KJV). Do you have the characteristics of a born-again Christian? Our Lord Jesus Christ is giving us what the characteristics are of one who has been blessed. Blessed (Makarios) is usually translated “happy” (Strong – G3107), yet to …