Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ.
Note in this introduction to Luke's version of the Sermon on the Mount the people who came to Jesus and who the blessings from Jesus are for. The people who come to Jesus are people who are suffering. And the blessings that Jesus offer are for the poor, the hungry, and those who are being persecuted. Following Jesus is not easy. There are trials and tribulations for all of us who believe in Christ and follow his name. We are told here, and in other places, that the journey of faith is filled with difficulties. But we have some good news. Someday we will be rich, filled with the bread of life, and we will be persecuted no longer. Though the journey of faith is hard, we have a reward waiting for us when we are done. If we stay true to the faith; if we continue to follow Jesus, we will be blessed beyond measure. The journey of faith is not a journey for the faint of heart. Much is required of us, and much will get in our way. But praise be to Jesus that in the end our journey will be worth it. Praise be to Jesus that we will receive our blessings when we are done. God bless,
Pastor Josh
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