Daily Wisdom: Matthew 5:3

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

— Matthew 5:3

Comments

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

14 Related Resources by Heartlight

In Need of God

Devo: What Jesus Did!

"[Jesus taught:] "God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.""

I've Got Nothing!

Article by Tom Norvell

What do you do when you don't feel like you have anything to offer? Tom Norvell reminds us to listen to God when we feel like we have nothing to offer, and if we do, we will realize that is enough.

The Blessing of the Powerless

Article by Tom Norvell

What blessing can there be in powerlessness? Life is full of events that make us feel and actually be powerless, but that is exactly where God can work in our life the most.

Our Weakness, God's Power

Article by Max Lucado

They laugh because they have given up hope, and hope born anew is always funny before it is real.

Illustration

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, September 21, 1944

God's Holy Fire

A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

'Delight of the Father's Life' (Mt. 3:16-17)

"The moment Jesus came up out of the baptismal waters, the skies opened up and he saw God's Spirit — it looked like a dove — descending and landing....."

Spiritual Warfare

A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.

'Be Undaunted!' (Jn. 16:33)

"I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be..."

Morning & Evening

The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.

Evening Thought: Revelation 16:15

""We die daily," said the apostle. This was the life of the early Christians; they went everywhere with their lives in their hands. We are not in this...."

Today's Verse

A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.