Blessed are the poor

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,

    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

MATTHEW 5:3

While Jesus is the greatest teacher ever - first you must know him to understand. Jesus - was a man - he walked upon this earth - he was filled completely with the spirit of his father - our creator. He took his faith and understanding of God all the way to the cross. He knew he must die so we can live.

Jesus literally conquered the demons of the earth. Learn from him. Everything else is simply a slowly moving mirage that is fading.

Jesus must be accepted as savior of man and forgiver of sin before he is seen as a great teacher. If he is revered as a teacher and profit is that not less than the savior of mankind? You cannot come to accept the wisdom of Jesus without first recognizing him as Lord. Otherwise, his teachings will only be gained with head knowledge and personal desire and that will fade. To hear the teachings of Jesus - you must accept him as Lord and be baptized with his Holy Spirit. It is this transition through faith and obedience that brings you into communion with Jesus.

When you accept Jesus as Lord and choose to accept "The Way" Jesus chooses for you to live - the wisdom of the teachings of the Lord will rest in you. You will grow wise in the Lord and produce good fruit wherever you are sent.

"Blessed are the poor," for in weakness the Lord desires to make you strong with his very own spirit. The wealthy and the powerful rarely hear the call - for the kingdom they serve is here on earth. No - the Lord seeks the poor because they are willing to be faithful to him for the hope of a new life. The self understanding of being poor allows the mind to be open to the power of Christ - to begin new.