A week of learning the BEATITUDES...

             Love the Beatitudes! 
 The Beatitudes, taken from Matthew 5:3-9, are filled with God's thoughts about our attitudes and actions. We are in the middle of a 2 week study for these little nuggets of truth. 

On the first night to begin our study, we talked about the word "blessed." In these texts, the word blessed has three definitions.
       1. how happy
       2. how well off
       3. supremely blessed 


"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
      We sang/ played the song "Lord, I need thee" and talked about being poor in spirit. Then B told the story of Naaman, with emphasis on his attitude.

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."

      We reviewed the definition of "blessed" and talked about what it means to mourn. Then we thought of people we know who may be mourning. It happened to be the week before Valentine's Day, so we made a Valentine for each of these people. Then we each took a valentine in our hand and took turns praying aloud for the name of the person whose Valentine we held. We asked God to be their Comfort and bless them through this difficult time. 

"Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth."

    

 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled."

        Brandon gave each child one piece of paper money from a game. He read the scriptures in Isaiah chapter 55.

 "1. Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money, come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2. Wherefore do you spend money for that which is not bread? and your labor for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness."

 Then he explained the "game" to them. Each child could only spend his/her money on one thing. The money had to be exchanged at the time of purchase. He proceeded to show them some pictures out of a cooking magazine of delicious looking meals and foods. Then he told them that there was one more option....he had some real dark chocolate and fruit treats they could buy instead. Something they could literally sink their teeth into. :) While they munched on their treats, Brandon explained that what the world and satan has to offer looks really good sometimes, but it is of no value, and can not sustain us. In contrast, the good things that God has for us are real, they are nourishing, and they are good for us. Yes, it will take us giving our all, but it will be worth it.

Ps. 34:8 "O, Taste and see that the LORD is good Blessed is the man that trusteth in Him."

Disclaimer: The devotions/lessons recorded on this blog are an attempt to make "hiding God's word in our hearts" a fun and inspiring time in our home. Most of the posts are recorded by Amber, and are from her point of view, often referring to "B" or "Brandon," who is her hubby. :)