Matthew

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Bible Question: what did Jesus promise to those who mourn? to those who desire rightousness?
Matthew 7:1-5

Bible Answer: Matthew 5:1-7 et al Jesus said, "Blessed" are those who mourn,"(we mourn losses, the most significant loss we are to mourn is our relationship with God). How can this be a blessed or happy experience? It seems confusing until we add the promise: "for they WILL be comforted."

Jesus also said "Blessed (Happy) are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness for they WILL be satisfied. Jesus is the Bread of Life and He offers us the Water of Life - these alone will satisfy our needs. So when we seek Jesus, we can be assured that all our needs will be satisfied. Refer also to Matthew 6:33.

I believe that Jesus made these statements as part of His message of the Good News of the Kingdom - the promise of restoration which is coming to those who believe. I also believe that the Church has lost focus on this aspect of Jesus teaching - who wouldn't long for the day when we will be free from sin and it's ruin? Who wouldn't long for the day when we will enjoy God personal presence and all that He promises in His Word (including the Beatitudes). Some will argue that we can enjoy comfort and satisfaction here and now, but I believe this is more consistent with the promise of Heaven. Jesus said, "In this world you will have trouble, but be of good cheer for I have over come the world." "I go to prepare a place for you so that where I am you may be also." !

So how are we "blessed?" How are we to be "happy?" I believe our blessing is found in the confident expectation (and anticipation) that Jesus is coming again, and He is bringing His reward with Him for those who belong to Him! Happiness depends upon happenings, and Heaven will happen - it is a sure thing! Hope this encourages you today in whatever "grief" you are experiencing.