“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3)
Let’s start off with the first of all the Beatitudes – blessed is the poor in spirit.
To be poor in spirit is to admit one’s own inadequacy without the help of God. It’s a spiritual attitude of constant reliance on God for direction, provision, and everything else. It is not the first of the Beatitudes for nothing. It actually sets the stage for a life of true spirituality to be built.
The opposite of being poor in spirit is self righteousness. Just as the former draws us closer to God, the latter drives us apart.
Dear friend, let’s not think of ourselves more highly than we ought to. Instead, let’s come before God in humble submission and seek Him always like the deer pants for the waters. For without Him, we are nothing and can do nothing. Blessed indeed are the poor in spirit!
“…This is the LORD’s declaration. I will look favorably on this kind of person: one who is humble, submissive in spirit, and trembles at my word.” (Isaiah 66:2)
Remain inspired!
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