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 Wednesday, September 21, 1949

A Year with Jesus

A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.

'The Apocalypse'

"Dear Precious One, During the first few decades after the completion of My incarnation on earth, sporadic persecution, seizure of properties,..."

Morning & Evening

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

Morning Thought: John 15:4

"How did you begin to bear fruit? It was when you came to Jesus and cast yourselves on his great atonement, and rested on his finished righteousness......"

What Jesus Did!

A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.

'The Second Denial' (Jn. 18:24-25)

"Then Annas bound Jesus and sent him to Caiaphas, the high priest. Meanwhile, as Simon Peter was standing by the fire warming himself, they asked....."

Spiritual Warfare

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