Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.~Matthew 5:4
The dictionary defines mourning as having deep sorrow or regret. We mourn the loss of a loved one. We mourn the loss of dreams or days long past. We mourn things we have said and those words we should have spoken. We feel deep sadness and sorrow over the troubles in this life. We weep and we cry over the agonies and test that this side of life brings us. Mourning is a natural part of life, but there is a promise to those who mourn. Jesus says that we are blessed and that will be comforted.
So this morning as I wrestle with the feelings of sadness about what my friends go through, the troubles that face my neighbors around the world, and my own grief about my life’s transitions I cling to the truth. I cling to the hope that is God. He is my comfort, Things don’t look great, but my God is greater. My world has trouble, but He is my peace ( John 16:33).
Yes, I am sad but I am also blessed. I am blessed by the truth of His Word. It might be a fact that I am sad, but truth is that I will stand on Who God is and what He says. The same way I cannot dismiss what I feel I can’t dismiss the truth of His Word.
He says that He will supply all my needs (Philippians 4:19). He says that He is with me through the valleys where the shadows of death are around me. His rod and staff comfort me. ( Psalm 23) He says that He will never leave me nor forsake me (Deuteronomy 31:6). He says that I can cast these burdens onto Him and that He will sustain me ( Psalm 55:22). He says that He has not given me a spirit of fear but of power and sound mind ( 2 Timothy 1:7). He says to not let my heart be troubled ( John 14:1) He says that He has overcome this world (John 16:33).
His Word comforts me. His Word reminds me of the beautiful character of God. A merciful Father who provides for His children. A Father who holds us close and comforts us when we are sad. A Father who plans good things for us and works it all out for our good( Jeremiah 28:11 & Romans 8:28) So while I may mourn I will rise up from pity because I serve a great God. A God who comforts me. A Father who will see me, all of us through the challenges of this life. I keep reminding myself that this is only a test. This season of sorrow will sow a harvest of plenty.
Father, You know my pain and the pain of my friends and neighbors around this world. You know our sorrows. Help us to keep our eyes fixed on You and the truth of your Word. Give us a heart to praise you in the difficult times because even as we mourn we are blessed. Give us your comfort. In Jesus name. Amen
Amen!
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