Blessed are those who Mourn

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.  Matthew 5:4.  From comfort comes happiness and joy.

The Kingdom of Heaven is here, but not yet is a common expression of the state we are at the moment on earth.  Jesus introduced the spiritual Kingdom of Heaven which resides in our hearts (body, mind and soul). 

When a person sins against God, the Holy Spirit convicts him.  Realising the sin committed the person mourns, repents and seek forgiveness.  

God will bless and comfort the sinful person who mourns about his inapt actions, and true repentance will bring about happiness.  Happiness then becomes joy, which has a deeper sense of fulfilment and contentment, when he is liberated from the sin which he had committed.

Bible verses:

James: 1:2-4

1 Peter 1: 6-9

John 15:11

Acts: 13:52

Hebrews 12:2

What happens when a Christ Believer sins?

A believer of Christ holds fast to the teachings of Christ.  Unfortunately he is tempted to do things which are sinful in the eyes of God.  Believers are still sinners (while in this world) who require a total cleansing from within and this cleansing is made possible by the presence of the Holy Spirit who continuously counsels the believer and corrects his inner character. 

When a believer sins there are consequences or punishments which may be meted according to moral, civil or God's Mosaic laws.  The Holy Spirit convicts a believer of wrong doing and continues to counsel him so as to bring the believer back to walk in the righteous, straight path again. 

The believers' only God is truly loving and ever faithful and will forgive the sins of the believers when they repent and turn away from their sins and repeat them no more.  

God forgives and saves, judges and rewards the believers.  There is no condemnation to hell for the believer as he is saved when he puts his faith in Christ, obeys his commands and live according to God's purpose and will.  His God's loves and keeps His promise of every lasting life for all who believe in Him. 

Cell group discussion on 18th May 2022. 

References:

Romans 14:10-12

1 Corinthians 3:11 - 15

Galatians 2:16

Get Well message

 This Get Well message was made using Canva.  Several steps involved.  First to choose the background picture.  Selected a picture with many fruits as fruits are usually given when visiting ill persons.  Second comes the message and choosing the fonts and colours to go with it.  Then needed to frame the words with some added  transparency.  The signature came with a new tool just available in Canva.  Finally took some time to select an appropriate bible verse to go with the message.  Chose John 14:21.  Hope you like it!