Ash Wednesday is a day set aside to begin our journey through Lent and to the cross marking our foreheads with ashes as a sign of repentance, and marking our lives with prayer and God’s love. So, it is fitting that we continue our reflections on “The Be-Attitudes.” In the world’s vocabulary, meekness sounds like weakness. But in the kingdom of God, meekness is not weakness but gentle strength--strength under control. It is the quiet confidence that trusts God to defend, provide, and vindicate. The meek do not grasp or demand; they rest in God’s sovereignty, trusting God’s plan and purposes over their own. And Jesus makes a stunning promise: they will inherit the earth. What we refuse to seize in pride, God entrusts to us in grace, but of course, in God’s timing, not ours.
Then Jesus speaks of hunger and thirst—not for success, recognition, power, or comfort—but for righteousness. Righteousness is really right-relationships with God and others. This is a deep, driving desire for God’s will, God’s justice, God’s holiness to shape our lives and our world. Just as physical hunger demands to be satisfied, spiritual hunger moves us toward prayer, obedience, and compassion. Jesus assures us: those who long for righteousness will not be left empty. They will be filled.
The meek trust God’s timing. The hungry pursue God’s heart. Together, they reflect a life anchored in humility and fueled by true holy desire.
(Verse of the week)
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Matthew 5:5,6)
Prayer
Lord, teach me the strength of meekness and the passion of holy hunger. Guard me from pride and apathy. Create in me a deep desire for Your righteousness, and fill my life with Your presence. Amen.
Quote of the Week
“True strength bows before God, and true satisfaction flows from longing for His righteousness.”
Wishing you a great week!—Pastor TJ
Listen to recent sermons by Dr. TJ Jenney YouTube & YouTube
Podcast on Spotify: Inspire Messages
http://inspiresundaymessages.blogspot.com
Then Jesus speaks of hunger and thirst—not for success, recognition, power, or comfort—but for righteousness. Righteousness is really right-relationships with God and others. This is a deep, driving desire for God’s will, God’s justice, God’s holiness to shape our lives and our world. Just as physical hunger demands to be satisfied, spiritual hunger moves us toward prayer, obedience, and compassion. Jesus assures us: those who long for righteousness will not be left empty. They will be filled.
The meek trust God’s timing. The hungry pursue God’s heart. Together, they reflect a life anchored in humility and fueled by true holy desire.
(Verse of the week)
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Matthew 5:5,6)
Prayer
Lord, teach me the strength of meekness and the passion of holy hunger. Guard me from pride and apathy. Create in me a deep desire for Your righteousness, and fill my life with Your presence. Amen.
Quote of the Week
“True strength bows before God, and true satisfaction flows from longing for His righteousness.”
Wishing you a great week!—Pastor TJ
Listen to recent sermons by Dr. TJ Jenney YouTube & YouTube
Podcast on Spotify: Inspire Messages
http://inspiresundaymessages.blogspot.com
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