Devotionals for November 6, 2023

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Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn,

for they will be comforted.

Blessed are the meek,

for they will inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

for they will be filled.

This time of year, the holidays, seems to exaggerate our feelings of joy, loss, and fear. You may be looking at your budget and the calendar and thinking, How are we going to make this work? Or maybe you’re in a time of total abundance and financially you’re solid. Either way, this time of year is a beautiful reminder of what blessedness means to us and to our Lord. The above passage comes from a section called “The Beatitudes.” Notice how Jesus takes something valued by the world, like comfort and inheritance, and upends the expectation. Jesus values the poor in spirit and the humble.

Q: Who will inherit the earth according to Jesus? What is He trying to say?

Q: How can you keep the Kingdom of God more of a focus in you

Q: How will hungering for righteousness more than earthly comfort affect those around you?

"Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy."

Lord, you are righteous and good. Thank you for showing me that the humble of heart those needy for you will become more like your Son. Help me hunger and thirst for righteousness more than for my own comfort. Amen.