Blessings on the Weak, not the Proud

by | Nov 13, 2015 | Devotion

“And in his teaching he said, ‘Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and like greetings in the marketplaces and have the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts, who devour widows’ houses and for a...

One Person at a Time.

by | Nov 11, 2015 | Devotion

“For thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, ‘The jar of flour shall not be spent, and the jug of oil shall not be empty, until the day that the LORD sends rain upon the earth.’” (1 Kings 17:14 ESV) As we ponder the widow in Zarephath and Elijah’s mission...

Light in the Darkness.

by | Nov 9, 2015 | Devotion

“Then the word of the Lord came to him, ‘Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you.'” (1 Kings 17:8-9, ESV) The Lord sent Elijah to Zarephath,, a town in Phoenicia to minister...

Meekness.

by | Nov 6, 2015 | Devotion

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. The meek person is one who is gentle, humble, considerate, and self-controlled. He does not get violent or fly off the handle or seek vengeance. Jesus uses it here to denote humility and self-control based on the...

Sorrow over Sin.

by | Nov 4, 2015 | Devotion

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Taken out of context, this beatitude is often considered to be the mourning associated with death, the loss of a loved one. As far as it goes that is fine. We must comfort those who grieve such loss, but the...

Living in the Kingdom of God.

by | Nov 2, 2015 | Devotion

“And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who...