“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Matthew 5:10-12

We are called to be peacemakers. We can only confront the hostilities in our lives through Jesus. When we choose to be a peacemaker, we recieve a new identity- children of God.

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Matthew 5:7

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6

In this life, we are fortunate if we desire what is right, pursue what is right, and find satisfaction in what is right.

Those who are meek, will inherit the earth. Those who are meek are able to control their tempers, delight in the Lord, commit their lives to the Lord, and are quiet and wait for the Lord. The meek know that the promise of their inheritance will come to fruition.

During his sermon on the mount, Jesus stated “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4) We are challenged to mourn: the loss of a loved one, because of our own sin, because of our sin this this world, with the promise that we will be comforted.

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:2
Have you accepted the invitation to be blessed? Do you have the right mindset for those who are poor in spirit? Abraham, Jacob, Moses, David, Solomon, John the Baptist, and Paul all gave us great examples of being blessed for the poor in spirit.