In our last message, we learned how spiritual poverty leads to riches. As we continue in the Beatitudes, Jesus now tells us that sorrow leads to joy: how is this possible? The sorrow and mourning that Christ refers to is not worldly sorry, but the sorrow that results over our sin. Grief and devastation over sin furthers our walk in sanctification, changes us more and more into the image of Chris, and God himself will comfort and bless those who mourn in this way.
Loving someone who loves us back is no challenge, but showing love to someone who hates us? That's a next-level love. Christ consistently showed...
Where are you searching for your treasure? If you’re chasing after the things of this world—more wealth, more status, more possessions—you’ll come up empty...
Through Paul's prayer today we learn the importance of seeking a deeper understanding of God’s will for our lives. We must pray for wisdom...