Song Devotional: The Beatitudes

Listen to the original here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kkjmXnIWow

We heard about the Beatitudes from Pastor Rob’s preaching a couple of weeks ago. As we go through the rest of the Sermon on the Mount, it might be a good time now to refresh ourselves with Jesus’ teachings on this topic and what it means for us in our daily lives.

Read

Blessed are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
For they shall inherit the [a]earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
For they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
For they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
For they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.

You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

– Matthews 5: 3-16

Reflect

  1. What does it mean to be blessed? Who are the ones who will be blessed?
  2. Why do you think Jesus use the analogy of salt and light in verses 13-16?
  3. How important/essential are these elements in our daily lives?
  4. How are the beatitudes relevant to us in our daily lives?

Sing

Blessed are the poorest ones for Heaven comes to where they are in You, in You
Blessed are the ones who mourn for comfort comes to find them all in You, in You

Those who seek will be made right they will be filled and lifted high in You, in You
Blessed are the merciful for mercy will be shown to them by You, by You

Oh blest are the ones who call Your name
And blest are the ones You save
Oh You bless the pure in heart
We will see our God, we will see our God

Those who long for making peace they will become the children of our God, of our God
Blessed are the meek for they receive the earth and all that’s found in You, in You

Oh blest are the ones who call Your name
And blest are the ones You save
Oh You bless the pure in heart
We will see our God, we will see our God

If just to know You
If just to love You
What more can I ask for?
What more can I ask for?

Oh blest are the ones who call Your name
And blest are the ones You save
Oh You bless the pure in heart
We will see our God, we will see our God
We will see our God, we will see our God

Persecuted we will stand for our reward is heaven here and now still to come