VOD: verse of the day

Verse for the Day

Verse for the Day
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thrist for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute youu, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. ~Matthew 5:3-12

Ok so I am taking Southland's 56-day challenge, and part of it is to memorize the Sermon on the Mount. So, you will notice alot of my verses coming from that to help me, also this is what I am studying over the next 8 weeks. So far I have learned that God wants for us to look at the life of Jesus. He was meek, humble, hungered and thirsted for righteousness, was persecuted, pure in heart, merciful, he mourned, and yet he was rewarded by His Father in Heaven. God is also our Father, and he will reward us for our troubles. Things don't ever turn out the way we expect in this life, but I think God's plan for us extends far beyond our time on earth. One day we will dwell with Him forever, and that is where our focus should be. Especially in the hard times, but also in the good.

posted by Anonymous @ 8:19 AM