Matthew chapter 5

Matthew chapter 5

Jesus sees the need and places Himself in a position to fulfill the need. As He sat in a place to be found, those who were eager for teaching came to Him. Jesus did not ask them what they wanted. He did not say, "Can I get some privacy?" He taught them. Jesus spoke of the blessing. Some think that poverty, mourning, meekness, huger; pureness, peaceable, and persecutions are the only qualifications for being blessed. These were examples of things that people experience. The focus of the teaching was the blessing. You are blessed and the blessing will produce for you whatever you need. Notice Jesus did not say you are blessed because of what you have. He said you are blessed because of the situation you find yourself in. You are blessed. The situation will not eliminate the blessing from your life, but the blessing will eliminate the situation. Glory to God!

Jesus continued the teachings of the blessing by saying you are the salt of the earth. The blessing made you salt and light. The blessing on you is enough for you and for someone else. You are to take the blessing and go be a blessing to others. The plan of God includes all.

Change is inevitable. Some people do not like change. As Jesus taught, a requirement was presented for change. As you read the Word of God, I ask that you will read with openness of heart for the Holy Spirit to lead you into change. When you see that your life does not line up with or agree with the teachings of Jesus…change.

In this chapter Jesus ask us to come to a place of improvement in our daily lives. He encourages us to forgive each other, to love each other, to give to each other, to let go of fighting with one another. He asks us to become like our Heavenly Father. Although you may think that is not possible; Jesus would never have ask it if it were impossible. I agree with Jesus and I encourage you to become like our Father. Let us love one another the way God loves us. If He is in you, then you can do it.