GRACE FOR THE MOMENT | SACRED DELIGHT

1. Grace for the Moment

a) "Grace for the Moment" is a collection of thoughts that are inspirational. They are intended to encourage, to give hope, and to inspire the viewers.

b) Reading a thought can change the way you think about something.

2. Scripture Verse

i) Matthew 5:3 New Century Version (NCV)

³ “They are blessed who realize their spiritual poverty,

for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

3. Thoughts

a) God promises sacred delight. And He promises it to an unlikely crowd:

i) "The poor in spirit." Beggars in God's kitchen.

ii) "Those who mourn." Sinners Anonymous bound together by the truth of their introduction: "Hi, I am me. I'm a sinner."...

iii) "The merciful." Winners of the million-dollar lottery who share the prize with their enemies.

"The pure in heart." Physicians who love lepers and escape infection.

iv) "The peacemakers." Architects who build bridges with wood from a Roman cross...

v) The persecuted." Those who manage to keep an eye on heaven while walking through hell on earth.

b) It is to this band of pilgrims that God promises a special blessing. A heavenly joy. A sacred delight.