Blessed are those who mourn

“Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Matthew‬ ‭5:1-12‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4

Meaning of mourning
     •deep sorrow for sin separating man from God, for without a thorough
      repentance and sorrow, you cannot enter the Kingdom of God
     •through mourning, our character matures
     •through mourning, we learn humility

Mourning of the Saints
     •tears of repentance of sins
     •David's repentance
     •Mourning of King Hezekiah (2 Kings 20:1-7)
     •posture of mourning for our sins
     •Apostle Paul's mourning (Rom 8:24)
     •our mourning
         •For repentance of sins
         •for misguided leaders and decisions being made around us
         •for those in need and for their suffering who are around us

Tears shed for others' suffering
     •Love is beautiful
         •To love unconditionally
         •to have empathy for those around us
     •Have strong love
         •To shed tears for others' suffering is being strong
         •to be there for those who are in need is to do God's will
There are times in our lives when we mourn in our poverty and solitude
     •Haggai's solitude and mourning (Gen 21)
     •Elijah's solitude and mourning (1 Kings 17-19)

Jesus' mourning
     •Jesus mourned and cried at the news of the death of Lazarus (John 11:35)
     •Jesus cried for the sins of the world and for Jerusalem (Luke 19:41)

How are we comforted in our morning and solitude?
      •Jesus comforted us giving us the ability to win all challenges
      •Gives us peace of faith

Application
     •mourning is not filled with pessimism but is partner healing
     •empathetic mourning is of loving and serving others
     •tears shed for others is being strong
     •always remember then mourning of Jesus for us which led to His sacrifice

Be empathetic and mourn empathetically and with love, and may the Lord bless you!!!

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