Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: Beatitudes

“Blessed Are Those Who Have Been Persecuted”: Persecution and Being “In Christ”

Persecution is a natural part of the Christian life. Because we are in Christ and He is in us, those who oppose Him will resist us.

May 7, 2023
Persecution and Privilege

The apostles rejoiced “that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for His name.” The world teaches us to consider ourselves privileged, honored, and worthy when we receive rewards. In God’s kingdom, we show ourselves to be worthy of rewards when we are willing to suffer for Christ’s sake.

April 23, 2023
Blessed are the Persecuted… Even Now

Jesus ended the Beatitudes with a “double-blessing” for the persecuted. Is our faith strong enough to withstand attack?

April 17, 2023
Divine Discipline and the Peaceful Fruit of Righteousness

As we begin Holy Week, let us fix our eyes on Jesus and learn from His example. God uses hardship to teach us.

April 2, 2023
Peacemakers, Love, and Forgiveness

Christians become peacemakers simply by living out their faith everyday with the people around us, especially those who may be difficult to love.

March 26, 2023
Peacemakers, Children of God, and Imitators of God

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. We are called to imitate God. As we walk in love, we bring His peace to others.

March 19, 2023
Blessed Are the Peacemakers: Unity of the Christian Life

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” The Beatitudes describe a complete Christian life. We cannot be peacemakers without the other blessed qualities. However, as we develop the other qualities, we will naturally become peacemakers.

February 12, 2023
Blessed Are the Peacemakers: Understanding the Word

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” What does Jesus mean when He says “peace”?

February 5, 2023
Righteousness Satisfied (Matthew 5:6; John 16:5-11)

God promises to fill those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. The entire Trinity is devoted to this. The Father sent Jesus to save the world. Jesus came to give us abundant life (John 10:10) and to destroy the devil’s works (1 John 3:8); this includes setting us free from the power of sin as…

November 20, 2022
Craving Righteousness: Until He Comes (Matthew 5:6; Isaiah 42:1-4)

A few thoughts about righteousness and justice in light of Christ’s second coming (Matthew 5:6; Isaiah 42:1-4).

October 30, 2022