Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Blessed are the poor in Spirit
Blessed are the poor in Spirit for theirs is the Kingdom of God. Essentially what the first Beatitude means to me is that the second I think I don't need God, that I got this thing under control, that I have the strength, knowledge or ability to pull it off I am lost. I will fall on my face in defeat. The thing about being poor is that you are desperate for food, water, shelter, clothing, provision, and protection. Basically in a perfect position to rely on an Almighty God for everything! This is right were He wants us to live. In complete desperation and dependence on Him. "I live in a high and holy place, but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite. You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; You do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. (Isaiah 57:15; Psalm 51:16-17) Jesus said It is not the healthy who need a doctor but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous but sinners (Mark 2:17). He has come for a people who really need Him. So in all we do let us remember our need for the Bread that came down from heaven (John 6) and the Living Water that alone can satisfy (John 4) our thirst and hunger for meaning, purpose, and love in life. We are truly poor without His presence in us so may we truly hunger and thirst fro righteousness for we will be filled.
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I just had a conversation with a friend about this. That the poor in spirit is the kingdom culture, a continual state that we live in to bring the kingdom. But does that mean I have to live the rest of my life in brokenness? Or is it a postion of the heart? Jesus says he will have a strong, radiant, pure and spotless bride. One thing I am learning in my prayer time with the Lord I "pour out" my pour in spirit, knowing I can do no good thing apart from him and in that place I find healing, comfort, encouragement and strength for the day.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to post this here but didn't know how else to get in contact with you. I had the opportunity to hear you worship Jesus both at Ramona park for a baptism a while back and then by surprise tonight at the Clark Center. I truly believe God's hand is upon you and want to encourage you. Your opening in the dark and your continuous use of God's word is wonderful as it points to Him continuously. I pray to God that you may be blessed to reach many. Sis in Christ, Kelly
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