Matthew 5:3 Poor in Spirit

Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Happy are the poor in spirit. Our world today does not teach that happiness and being poor can be connected. The world says that we should be looking ahead and to not be content with where we are. Jesus knows best, so we should see what it is He is telling us. Jesus’ teaching is showing us the way life is best lived. Life is best lived in obedience to God. So, when Jesus says that this life brings happiness we should desire to live it out.

Think about what your parents know about you. Who, other than God, knows you as well as they do? If they tell you something and show you that it will help you or make life better, you should listen up. So the God of the universe has a way for you to live. It should make us stop and listen to that way of life.

How do I live “poor in spirit” and find happiness there? Jesus is telling us that we need to empty ourselves of “us.” This means we need to look at our life and get rid of the places we think we know better than God. Jesus knows that we are proud people, that we have pride in our hearts about life. Jesus wants us to see that when we are empty of “us” He can fill us with Himself. There is no better way to live than by being filled with God’s Spirit. Think about the mistakes you make trying to do things your own way. God knows this about His creation. Jesus came so that we can be changed. He came as Servant to give His life, that we would have new life. Being poor in spirit allows God to fill us with His own self, and happiness is knowing that you can’t fix life all by yourself.

The Kingdom of God is getting God all the time. We are in His family. We can see him do amazing things now and forever. To get the Kingdom you have to give up your own kingdom and find yourself poor in spirit.