Chaplain’s Column – Being Different
Mathew 5:3-6
Jesus made promises in "The Beatitudes." He was describing how
to be different, how to be His servant in this hostile and wicked world we live
in. He offers special rewards for these character traits and the special
rewards for each.
Those who are genuinely humble before God, who turn to Him in absolute
dependence, will be assured of a place in His kingdom.
Those who show compassion on behalf of the needy, the hurting, will
receive (in return) much comfort in their own lives.
Those who are gentle—strong within yet controlled without, who bring a
soothing graciousness into irritating situations, will win out.
Those who have a passionate appetite for righteousness, both heavenly
and earthly, will receive from the Lord an unusual measure of personal
contentment and satisfaction.
Let us ask ourselves these questions:
Am I really different?
Do I take all this seriously and am I willing to change?
Do I believe that serving others is one of the most Christlike attitudes
I can have?
What significant difference will the ideas expressed in the Beatitudes
have on my life?
In conclusion the question is not what do we want to be when we grow up
but rather what are you becoming, now that you are grown? Please remember all those that are on our prayer
list.
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