The Hope That Is Within Us | Laveda D. Rockford

 



The Hope That Is Within Us

The Beatitudes

“And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.” – Matthew 4:23

“And seeing the multitudes, He went up into the mountain: and when He was set, His disciples came unto Him: And He opened His mouth, and taught them, saying,

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad for great is your reward in heaven.” – Matthew 5:1-12a

Jesus was filled with compassion when He spoke these words containing the beatitudes. Whether this brings you comfort or fills you with compassion for another, remember these words and it will be a blessing for you.

Why did He teach His disciples this saying? Could it be that compassion was going to be one of the actions that would be needed to send the gospel out to the ends of the earth? When you understand a small portion of God’s heart, you see Him in a new light. In the gospel of peace, we love and have compassion upon all people, not wanting anyone to perish, taking the hope that is within us and conveying it unto all of humanity, therefore saving some. Please note that the word blessed is used eight times in this scripture. The number eight means completion. Take a look at this definition.

https://scripturalthinking.com/what-does-the-number-8-mean-in-the-bible/

Pretty cool, huh?

I just thought this would be a good thing to share today. God bless and let the hope that is within us carry us through.

Love always,

Laveda D. Rockford

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