Daily Wisdom: Matthew 5:3

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

— Matthew 5:3

Comments

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

14 Related Resources by Heartlight

In Need of God

Devo: What Jesus Did!

"[Jesus taught:] "God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.""

I've Got Nothing!

Article by Tom Norvell

What do you do when you don't feel like you have anything to offer? Tom Norvell reminds us to listen to God when we feel like we have nothing to offer, and if we do, we will realize that is enough.

The Blessing of the Powerless

Article by Tom Norvell

What blessing can there be in powerlessness? Life is full of events that make us feel and actually be powerless, but that is exactly where God can work in our life the most.

Our Weakness, God's Power

Article by Max Lucado

They laugh because they have given up hope, and hope born anew is always funny before it is real.

Illustration

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Sunday, September 21, 1958

Spiritual Warfare

A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.

'Success and Power Can Lead to Bad Choices'

"In the spring of the year, when kings normally go out to war, David sent Joab and the Israelite army to fight the Ammonites. They destroyed the..."

Passion for Praise

A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.

'With His Own Understanding' (Je. 10:12-13)

"God made the earth by his power, and he preserves it by his wisdom. With his own understanding he stretched out the heavens. When he speaks in the..."

Praying with Paul

Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.

'Risen with Christ' (He. 5:7-10)

"Dear Father, Eternal God, Thank you for a high priestly Savior, who in the days of his flesh, offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries....."

A Year with Jesus

A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.