Are there things you are sorry for? Have you done things you wish you hadn’t? Have you faced persecution? Do you struggle to make ends meet? Do you feel as though you are invisible? Does it seem as though people walk on you? Are you seeking relief? Do you desire being noticed?
We all have done things we shouldn’t have done. We can all look back over our lives and wish we had made better decisions. Most of us have struggled financially at one point or another and may be struggling now. Some of us may feel as though no one is listening to us.
Jesus promising blessings for those who are in these situations. When He speaks of those who mourn, there are several meanings for that word. It means those who are sorry for their sin, anyone who is groaning due to persecution, or someone struggling financially. In all these cases, we cry out to God. We experience sorrow, depression, grief, frustration, or guilt. All of this is wrapped up in the word translated as mourn. Yet Jesus says we will be comforted when we find ourselves in these situations.
When Jesus states the meek will be blessed, He is also referring to multiple meanings. The word means to be poor, oppressed, humble, or gentle. It refers to those who are financially poor and forced into relying on God. It means those who are oppressed by others, whether by an overpowering person or a government. It means those who do not stand up for themselves, who are walked on by others. Jesus says they will inherit the earth. They will reign with Him when He returns.
We can all take comfort in Jesus’ promises and be confident that He will fulfill them. He may fulfill them through others during this lifetime. He may fulfill them quickly. He may not fulfill them until He returns. We need to hold onto them and trust Him. We may need to endure for a time, but we can be sure that our time of mourning and struggle will come to an end.
I pray we all trust Jesus’ promises. I pray we cry out to God during our times of struggle. I pray each one of us continue to look forward to Jesus fulfilling His promises and to His return. Trust Jesus. Cry out to God. Jesus will fulfill His promises. Jesus will return. Hold onto your faith.
Matthew 5:4-5
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.”
Marty Pressey 