Faithful Journey: Daily Steps with God

SUNDAY, 1 DECEMBER 2024

 

TEXT: Matthew 5:1-12

 

1. And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him.

 

2. Them He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:

 

3. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

 

4. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

 

5. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

 

6. Blessed are the those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.

 

7. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

 

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

 

9. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

 

10. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

 

11. “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.

 

12. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

 

(New King James Version Holy Bible)

 

TOPIC: THE ATTITUDE OF THE CHRISTIAN

 

This chapter records the longest teaching of Jesus which is referred to as “The Sermon on the Mount”. It contains Jesus’ expectations of all Christians that are called to impact a polluted world.

Jesus listed seven conditions that should characterize the life of Christians for them to access the blessings He has in store for them.

Every Christian is expected to express his or her desire for God and the willingness to represent Him wherever they find themselves.

This could come with great challenges but we are instructed to rejoice because even those whose went ahead of us were rejected.

But God who sees the impact we create in the world will reward our services to Him and the world we live in.

QUESTION: What impact are you making in the environment you live?

 

PRAYER: Dear Father, please help me to represent You well in my sphere of existence so that people will see You at work and be drawn to You, in Jesus name. Amen.

Remain Blessed      

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