“Great Is Your Reward In Heaven”
Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and
sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said: “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 thirst 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 children 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 you 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 5:1-12
It
is sometimes easy to jump on people when they are down and out. But instead of
kicking someone, offer compassion. Offer the encouragement of Christ by helping
restore the fallen.
The
same God who shows us mercy in Christ calls us to show mercy to one another.
We can never stop showing mercy to others, because Jesus Christ
will never stop showing mercy to us.
Our Daily Bread –