Luke 6:20 “Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said: ‘Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.’”
Dear God, Father to us all.
It is wonderful to know that You, God in three; the Trinity, lift up any that are poor and oppressed and show each what will be theirs in the new earth. I like the way it is written in the Clear Word, Translation, and “Happiness doesn’t come from being rich. You can be poor and still be happy because you know that God’s whole kingdom is yours.”
Hunger will be no more either in heaven and the new earth or for anyone who weeps now, all tears and sorrow will flee away in heaven and the new earth and instead our mouths will be full of praise and happiness. No one will say hateful things or falsely accuse us in heaven, either. Hallelujah, a place free from sin and we will not be mixed up emotionally or be sad.
Heaven with Jesus will be worth being true to Him now here on this sinful earth, no matter what transpires, for He always gives us the ability to follow Him and endure.
If and when we suffer because of our faith in Jesus, I have the comforting words of Paul to cling to, knowing he went through much because He stayed true always and fearlessly served Jesus. He says not only is it a privilege to follow Jesus, but also to be persecuted, as He was. Also there are the stories in Your Bible, about the lives of many of the prophets of old that illustrate, that Your grace and strength is always sufficient. Even though in normal circumstances no one plans to die prematurely or be persecuted and put to death, these faithful martyrs, did so with praises on their lips to their God, for You gave them the joy, peace and strength to endure, as is illustrated by the lives of many, many of your true and faithful servants.
Jesus, You truly are our example, and we can never be called upon to endure in the same way You did for us in order to fulfil the plan of Salvation, which gives each of us on earth, freedom from sin and death, followed by eternal life; if we simply accept You and Your offer, humbly and in obedience.
Thank You and praises to God in three, the Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Ghost).
Please God, forgive my wrong thoughts and attitudes, and fill me with Your Spirit, so that I can live as Jesus did and follow Him truly, in all circumstances.
Amen