Luke 6:12-26

20. Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

21. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

22. Blessed are you when men hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.

23. “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their fathers treated the prophets.


In these few passages, Jesus tells us, his servants, that we should be joyous in living our lives as Christians. Sometimes we may go through hardships where we feel alone. Sometimes our friends look down at us because we don't participate in things that are not pleasing to God. We are persecuted by others, maybe not as harsh as it was back in the old days or maybe in other parts of the country, but in a subtle way. I think people around here have enough respect not to directly persecute us, but I have seen instances where people's friends stop inviting them to parties and stuff because they feel awkward around them. But as it says, we should rejoice in the days that we are rejected because what really matters is not what people around you think but that you are pleasing God.

This passage is like one of God's promises to us. It assures us that when we have that hunger to want to know more about God and fill that void in our hearts, he assures that we shall be satisfied. God knows our true hearts and he shall bless us if we are truly seeking.

Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. A lot of times, its human nature for one to feel down and depressed. Maybe even worried. But as we know, worrying is form of sin as we do not put our full faith and trust in God. I think this passage is trying to tell us that we should not be caught up with things in this world, for God will lead us through. God will never give us a hardship that we cannot conquer. It may seem like it at times but with His help, we can overcome.

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