Blessed and fortunate and happy and spiritually prosperous (in that state in which the born-again child of God enjoys His favor and salvation) are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God), for they shall be completely satisfied! [Isa. 55:1, 2.] Blessed (happy, to be envied, and spiritually prosperous–with life-joy and satisfaction in God's favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy! Blessed (happy, enviably fortunate, and spiritually prosperous–possessing the happiness produced by the experience of God's favor and especially conditioned by the revelation of His grace, regardless of their outward conditions) are the pure in heart, for they shall see God! [Ps. 24:3, 4.] Blessed (enjoying enviable happiness, spiritually prosperous–with life-joy and satisfaction in God's favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the makers and maintainers of peace, for they shall be called the sons of God! Blessed and happy and enviably fortunate and spiritually prosperous (in the state in which the born-again child of God enjoys and finds satisfaction in God's favor and salvation, regardless of his outward conditions) are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake (for being and doing right), for theirs is the kingdom of heaven!
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I would like to share a thought with you that is fundamental to our lives. It’s from Psalm 1: “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful.” This verse teaches us about the Christian life, about what it shouldn’t be. But what should it be?
The writer C.S. Lewis once wrote that "all find what they truly seek.” These guided audio meditations will help you discover what you most long for and how to find it. Your first meditation is about revealing the guiding light you will need. Your second meditation will uncover what you need for nourishment to satisfy your spiritual hunger. And finally a reflection on turning from yourself towards Christ.
Jehovah Tsidkenu—The Lord Is Our Righteousness. This plan takes a look at the meaning of righteousness, God’s provision for righteousness, and the way in which we can pursue righteousness so that in the midst of our own sinfulness and brokenness, we, too, can come to know God as Jehovah Tsidkenu.
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Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this powerful devotional. Who guides your heart? Who feeds your soul? Let the Word of God rule and regulate every part of your life. When you are in Christ — He becomes the Shepherd of your soul. When you entrust your life to God, He will guide your path. Let God cultivate the ground of your heart as you read this timely devotional.
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