Sparkie Inspires

Matthew 5

Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount

Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him,2 and he began to teach them.

The Beatitudes

He 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. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

My thoughts:

I was thinking about how Jesus saw and sat down. He took time to teach the disciples and the crowds. He has taken time to teach us by the Bible, Pastors, leaders and giving us freedom to learn. People watch our lives and call upon us to pray at times. Our lives are examples of Jesus and you might be the only Jesus someone knows. Not everyone goes to a church or believes. Each of our example matters!

The Beatitudes

Read them again and put them inside your mind.

Jesus knows you too. He knows the desires of your heart and the intent. Purpose time to thank him for a new day of life and the guidance he gives to you. Purpose kindness and sharing God’s love to others.

SPARKIE ✍🏼