Praising God in Burleson

Matthew 5:5-6 As followers of Jesus, we are called to reflect His character in every aspect of our lives. This is especially evident in the meekness of Jesus. Although He was the omnipotent God in the flesh, He humbled Himself in obedience. In Matthew 5:5-6, Jesus urges all who wish to follow Him in discipleship to emulate His example and adopt a humble spirit that is visible to the world. By cultivating a meek heart, we will be blessed in…

Matthew 5:4 Matthew 5:4 is part of the Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus says, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 addresses the paradoxical blessing found in mourning, a state usually associated with sorrow and loss. Here, “those who mourn” refers to people who grieve over personal or collective suffering, sin, and the brokenness of the world. In mourning, they acknowledge their dependence on God and feel deeply for the pain caused…

Matthew 5:1-3 Matthew 5:1-3 tells us that “blessed are the beggars.” Do you truly “need” God today? Many would claim to need Him but practically live as if they do not. Jesus began His sermon on the Mount with an astonishing truth: that blessed are those who are poor in spirit. What does it mean to be poor in spirit? To discover it is to unlock the happiness that comes from walking in the kingdom of Heaven.