Blessed Are They That Mourn. Part [2] 05/16/2025 (Morning thought)

Matthew 6:31 Therefore take no thought, saying, what shall we eat? or, what shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things.

Over the many years of his investing, Warren Buffet has made many millionaires but, as the fact of his own mortality comes into view, he found himself having to reckon with the ultimate. This is what Jesus was trying to get the folks in His day to consider, for life seemed to be one big rush to survive and provide for the here and now. While it is true that we all have to work and pay bills, this is not the greatest, or most important issue on the menu.

The salvation of all souls, including our own, and the building up of God’s kingdom is what constitutes the greatest achievements one could strive for, because this is what would last for eternity as Christ stated in His discourse with the people back then, and as He is now calling our attention to. In our first passage, Jesus pronounces a blessing on those who mourn, and He promises comfort for the bereaved multitudes of earth.

The Lord empathizes with suffering humanity, being a firsthand witness, and participator in the sadness, and loss of life that has become a part of the human experience. Hence the reason why God has placed in His word, many promises of assurance, and of a better world to come that are to cheer our hearts on our pilgrim journey to Christ’s kingdom. In other words, a better day is coming, and every mourner is encouraged to allow the promises of God to instruct our views on the issue of mortality.

Matthew 6:33 But seek you first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

Blessed Are They That Mourn. Part [1] 05/16/2025 (Evening thought)

Matthew 5: 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Ever since the fall of Adam, all generations have had to confront the issue of our mortality. The fact that we are finite is something all persons have to come to grips with, because mortality deeply affects the various perspectives on life that are held worldwide. Sooner or later, everyone will have to face up to this fact, and what we do as a result will make all of the difference in the here and now, and for eternity.

We can exercise until thy kingdom come, and we could eat every vegetable we can think of, but inevitably, we must deal with this issue of mortality. Let it be said here that the blessed hope given to us in Christ is what makes all the difference in life, as it opens up the possibility of eternal life to all who will believe. It is this blessed hope that makes life worth the living. There are individuals who’ve made very important contributions to this world.

Some have made advancements in inventions, technologies and medicines, which have greatly helped the human family, but without this blessed hope, all the good that is done will fade into oblivion at the end of the day. This past week the financial Guru Warren Buffet saw fit to pass the baton to one who is younger, even as it is known that he made considerable contributions to the investment world.

Mark 8:35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it. 36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? 37 Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!