INTRODUCTION
Then I heard a voice from the heavenly realm, saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead – the ones dying in the Lord from now on.” “Yes”, says the Holy Spirit, they will rest from their trouble, for their deeds will live on!” Revelation 14:13 (TPT)
The Beatitudes are a series of blessings pronounced by Jesus during the Sermon on the Mount, found in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 5:3–12). The term comes from the Latin word beatus, meaning blessed or happy.
They describe the attitudes and characteristics of those who are truly blessed in the eyes of God. They reflect values of humility, mercy, righteousness, and peace. They kind of define how to identify the true believer who is indeed blessed in the Father’s eyes.
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, beatitude means “complete happiness that comes from being blessed by God” or “great happiness and calm.”
Someone aptly said that the beatitudes are the ATTITUDES Jesus wants us to BE. To reflect His love, life and grace in our lives to bring the heavenly father glory. We all are called to bear these attitudes.
Each begins with “Blessed are…” and highlights a virtue or condition that leads to divine favor. Lets read the words of Jesus in this sermon on the mount together.
And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: (2) And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, (3) Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (4) Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. (5) Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. (6) Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. (7) Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. (8) Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. (9) Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. (10) Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (11) Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. (12) Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Matthew 5:1-12 (KJV)
The beatitudes redefine success and happiness in spiritual terms, emphasizing inner transformation over external achievement. Its not about affluence or even influence but these qualities that bestow God’s true blessings on us. They set the tone for Jesus’ teachings on how-to live-in alignment with the Kingdom of Heaven from the earth domain.
Our first scripture from the book of Revelations assures us that the dead in Christ are blessed for they have entered into rest and that there works live on. If this is the lot of the dead, how much we that are alive. WE must do the works that please the Father and will outlive us. Meditate on this and come along as we shall daily be digging deeper into these valuable truths emanating from God’s Word and by His Spirit.
Beloved, you are beautiful when you have the beatitudes. God has blessed you!