The sermon on the mount is one of the greatest
recorded teaching of Jesus. Like most great oratories the beginning is
critical, and Jesus’ is – known as the Beatitudes. We will discover what God
wants us to “be” in order to “do” His will. Through this teaching we will see
what God’s intent is for people.
Jesus said: 3 “Blessed
are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed
are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed
are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed
are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be
filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown
mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see
God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be
called children of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted
because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed
are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil
against you because of me. - Matthew 5:3-12
What the Lord has called us to be:
Seekers (vv 3-5) – know they are
spiritually impoverished and mourn over their need for spiritual filling. The
word meek means domesticated – “under the Master’s will.
Finders (v 6) – want, accept, and are
continually filled with the Holy Spirit through their relationship with Christ
as Lord and Savior.
Servers (vv 7-11) – show mercy, have
pure hearts, and are God’s peacemakers. Great are their reward for being
persecuted for Jesus’ sake.
Seek, find, and serve the Lord with all your heart,
mind, body, and soul. Amen?