Why do we so often concentrate on the unknowable and ignore the understandable about God? Wiersbe says, "You cannot measure pain or the greatness of God.... These are dead-end streets. Instead lose yourself in the measureless love and power of God (Eph. 3:14-21)." I need to meditate on the understandable truths of and about God. I'll have eternity to get to know Him. And, I'll need it! (cf. John 17:3).
If this is Kingdom Living, Do I Want it? Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. In a study of the Sermon on the Mount to this point we might be tempted to say, “I don’t want to be that happy!” If this is Kingdom living then I want to go to Disney World. This place is depressing. What Jesus describes here seems to highlight all of the ...
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