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, 2022

Praying with Paul

Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.

'Generous for God's Glory' (2 Co. 8:10-15)

"Dear Father, It is you, my God, who supplies seed for the sower and bread for food. Multiply my resources and increase the harvest of righteousness....."

God's Holy Fire

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

'From Worship to Mission' (Ac. 13:2)

"While [the Christians in Antioch] were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have....."

What Jesus Did!

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

'Destroying People to Settle Arguments'

"As [Jesus] was speaking, the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in the act of adultery. They put her in...."

Today's Verse

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