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Blessed Are – Part 4
You sow and reap your way into happiness “God does not want something from us, he simply wants us.” C.S. Lewis “He who does not long to know more of Christ, knows nothing of him yet.” Spurgeon Peacemakers Matt. 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Peacemaking… But to whom and to what degree? (not as simple as it seems) Romans 12:18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at…
Blessed Are – Part 3
Blessed Are… John 1:12 But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. Poor in Spirit (I can’t/ you can) Mourn over my spiritual poverty (forgive me) Meek (serving others) Wanting more God (growing) Mercy Matt. 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. God leads with MercyGod desires MercyGod is slow to anger and always responds to the humble 1 Kings 21:25 There was never anyone like Ahab, who…
Blessed Are – Part 2
Blessed are those who know they can’t but He can They trust in God and have the help of their King Blessed are those who are broken over their brokenness God will pick them up and put them back together Blessed are the Meek Matt. 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. In general, the Greeks considered meekness a vice, because it failed to distinguish a meek person from being a servant/slave. Blessed are those who keep their…
Blessed Are – Part 1
Makarious – translated: blessed Blessed: A deep sense of contentment and well-being, irrespective of circumstances . Happiness is often pursued as a “what” Every “what” has a shelf life that leads you to need more “what”. God made us all with a capacity for happiness, joy, well-being and contentment. “You have made us for yourself and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in you.” – Augustine Prov. 14:2: There is a way which seems right to a person, but its end…