Embrace the Within no. 118

“Blessed [anticipating God’s presence, spiritually mature] are the pure in heart [those with integrity, moral courage, and godly character], for they will see God.

Matthew 5:8 AMP

I should live in the presence of God and that means a lot of responsibility for living obediently to His Word. I need to talk with Him daily through prayer. I need to study what He wants from me by reading His Word, meditating on His Words, and having conversations with Him and others about His Words. Taking those commands and living obediently to them with integrity and courage will help show the character of God’s love through the example of His son, Jesus Christ, in my life. Through these actions of an obedient life, others will see God in the example I live. “What bliss you experience when your heart is pure [Or “when your heart is full of innocence.” See Pss. 15:1–2; 24:4; 51:10]! For then your eyes will open to see more and more of God [The Aramaic word used for “see” is nahzon and can be translated either in the present tense (“They see God”) or the future tense (“They will see God”). The Greek is “They will progressively see God.” See also Ps. 17:15].

Matthew 5:8 TPT

The only way to achieve purity in heart is obedience to God. Often I hear God talk about the childlike obedience I need to follow Him. After years of walking on this earth, it is difficult to cast away all the things that made my heart no longer innocent. I may have forgiveness from God through Christ, however, there are things I have done that touch my heart and return to my mind. Those things attempt to rob me of seeing more of God. I need to be more childlike in not only my understanding of God but also in my approach to seeing Him more. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Matthew 5:8 GNV

When I obediently follow God, I get to understand more and more of what He wants for me to accomplish this side of eternity. I can’t grow spiritually and mature as a Christian when I still struggle with obedience. If I am still fighting with God to do things my way and not His Way, then I struggle to move forward in my walk. Loving God is obeying God and His Commandments. Obeying God allows me to show His presence to others in my walk. “Blessed (Favored by God; happy; prosperous) are the pure of heart, for they shall see Elohim (The Many Powered) [The Living Word of God]”.

Matthew 5:8 NMV

There exists a happiness in simply living in alignment with God’s Word. The purity of my heart is what God wants. He wants me to live His Truth rather than seeking my own. '“How blessed are the pure in heart! for they will see God.'

Mattityahu (Mat) 5:8 CJB

And if I can live with a heart aligned obedient and aligned to what God wants me to do. I will see God in my life and others will see Him as well.

I love you. I forgive you. Have a blessed and abundant day!

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Embrace the Within no. 116

“Blessed [content, sheltered by God’s promises] are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.”

Matthew 5:7 AMP

What is mercy? Mercy is definitely not revenge or justice. And our politicized society in America is not concerned with mercy. Our society is infused with a desire for punishment and justice. Folks want to cancel ideas and people to whom they do not agree. Folks want to show anything but mercy and they are miles away from forgiveness.

How blessed you are when you demonstrate tender mercy [Or “merciful to forgive.” The Hebraic and Aramaic concept of mercy is that it comes from our innermost being. The root word for “mercy” is the root word for “womb.” See 2 Sam. 22:26; Ps. 18:25; Prov. 14:21; James 2:13.]! For tender mercy will be demonstrated to you.”

Matthew 5:7 TPT

Mercy is something that comes from our innermost being. That innermost being is not something that we created. That innermost being is something created and placed by God that allows us to be tender and merciful to others. When we find compassion in spite and despite the actions of others, then we find how God has created us. In a world crying out for punishment, mercy is the inversion that God wants for our lives.

Blessed are the mercifull: for they shall obteine mercie.

Matthew 5:7 GNV

As a Christian I need mercy. Without mercy I have no salvation. Without showing mercy I will not obtain mercy in return from God.

“Blessed (Favored by God; happy; prosperous) are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy”.

Matthew 5:7 NMV

If I am to be saved, then I am to be merciful to others. Loving my neighbor as God loves me requires that I forgive my neighbor. Loving my neighbor requires that I show the same mercy that God showed me. I don’t deserve salvation. I don’t deserve forgiveness. My neighbor doesn’t deserve my mercy. My neighbor doesn’t deserve my forgiveness. BUT I give it anyway just as God gave mercy anyway.

“How blessed are those who show mercy! for they will be shown mercy.'”

Mattityahu 5:7 CJB

Mercy is an important part of my walk in the Way of the Lord. As I am surrounded by folks crying out for justice, I need to be crying out for mercy. God may be just and right BUT He is also merciful. And mercy, not justice, is the only thing paving my way to Glory.

I love you. I forgive you. Have a blessed and abundant day!

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