The result of hungering and thirsting for righteousness, is being satisfied. Jesus in this beatitude pronounced that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be filled or in other words completely satisfied.
The good news of resurrection is that, because Christ has risen from death, those who believe in Him will have the same assurance : "though he were dead, yet shall he live.”
Meekness means power put under control. A person with meekness is described this way, “He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, ... As a human attitude, it meant being gentle of spirit, meek, submissive, quiet, and tender-hearted.
On that cross, by sacrifice of His precious blood, He accomplished the will of God and laid the basis for the carrying out of God’s eternal plan and purpose in redemption of wisdom, love and power.
He was telling people that forgiveness of sins, peace with God, and eternal life was freely available to everyone regardless of creed, colour, or custom.
One visitor has come from another world in a most unique way. It is recorded in history as well as in the Bible that Jesus Christ, Immanuel [meaning ‘God with us’], has visited this earth.
If we have as much sense as a goose, we are willing to accept help and give our help to others.
Then carefully put to the balance, at the emperor’s word, gold was piled on the other scale, and for every pound of iron worn in the dungeon, he now received a pound of gold. Do you think that he would wish now that his fetters had been lighter?
A light house is a common sight if you live beside the ocean. Typically situated beside the shoreline, it's profile is clearly visible in the horizon when viewed miles away. While mostly ignored and unused during daylight hours, this edifice's value becomes apparent in times of darkness and storm.
Love’s patience is the ability to be inconvenienced or taken advantage of by a person over and over again without becoming upset and angry.
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