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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”?
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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 well as its punishment. The Holy Spirit will bring satisfaction to those who crave it.
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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).
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Craving Righteousness (Matthew 5:6; Isaiah 11:4-5)
“But with righteousness He will judge the poor, and decide with fairness for the afflicted of the earth; and He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth, and with the breath of His lips He will slay the wicked. Also righteousness will be the belt about His loins, and faithfulness the belt about His waist” (Isaiah 11:4-5). If we love Jesus, we will crave righteousness.
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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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