Happy Are Those Who Mourn
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4
The type of mourning that Jesus refers to when he said, "Blessed are those who mourn..." is one of several Greek words that are used to depict mourning. Different Greek words are used for different types of mourning -- mourning with tears, mourning with wailing, mourning over a death, ritual mourning such as at a funeral, etc. The word that Jesus uses refers to mourning over the state or situation of a person, such as the state of a person's soul. To find out more, read the articles below, based upon Matthew 7:1-6.
Mourning Defined (Devotional Day 35)
Mourning Instead of Judging (Devotional Day 36)
Please read the articles above one at a time, with an open Bible, open heart, and open mind. Then pray and take action as the Lord leads. And if you wouldn't mind leaving your thoughts, questions, and testimonies on the Comments page it would be much appreciated. By doing so you can be a blessing to others and help me make this site better. Thanks and God bless!
Pastor Randy
The type of mourning that Jesus refers to when he said, "Blessed are those who mourn..." is one of several Greek words that are used to depict mourning. Different Greek words are used for different types of mourning -- mourning with tears, mourning with wailing, mourning over a death, ritual mourning such as at a funeral, etc. The word that Jesus uses refers to mourning over the state or situation of a person, such as the state of a person's soul. To find out more, read the articles below, based upon Matthew 7:1-6.
Mourning Defined (Devotional Day 35)
Mourning Instead of Judging (Devotional Day 36)
Please read the articles above one at a time, with an open Bible, open heart, and open mind. Then pray and take action as the Lord leads. And if you wouldn't mind leaving your thoughts, questions, and testimonies on the Comments page it would be much appreciated. By doing so you can be a blessing to others and help me make this site better. Thanks and God bless!
Pastor Randy