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The Gentle Yoke (Matthew 5:5; 11:28-30)
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).
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Inherit the Land! (Matthew 5:5; Psalm 37)
Jesus quoted or paraphrased Psalm 37 when he said “the meek shall inherit the earth.” The “earth” or “land” was an important part of God’s covenant promises with Israel and represents an important part of the Christian’s inheritance.
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Blessed Are the Meek (Matthew 5:5)
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Meakness is not fearfulness, cowardice, or compromise. Jesus’ meekness is compassion and grace undergirded by inner strength.
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Seeking Comfort When Mourning (Matthew 5:4)
I share some final thoughts about Matthew 5:4, particularly about our need to receive comfort during mourning.
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Mourning Personal Sin as a Path to Comfort (Matthew 5:4; James 4:7-10)
The path from mourning to comfort will force us to confront those areas of our lives that do not please God.
Darkened Glass Reflections
Living today with an eye on eternity
Darkened Glass Reflections 