for theirs is the kingdom

it is never too early to prepare for the Lord's work! i feel like the support letter is just as crucial. as i'm revising it, God has been reminding and reviving SO many burdens and passions he had once placed on my heart... and i've never felt so happy to carry 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.

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."

Matthew 5

I felt a flood of grace, like royal robe that covers me and runs miles long behind me as I kept on reading. I began to see what was close to His heart. Jesus taught as One that longed to see those who were sitting in front of him come to know these very rewards. That perhaps one day, they would all be able to proclaim as David did in Psalm 27:4, "One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple."

Jesus taught as One that loves to encourage and see His children love the way He does.

God, please teach us what is required of us to know the depths of Your love.