Jesus
saw the crowds, and He went up on the mountain. As they drew near to Him, He
began to share God’s promises; “The poor are blessed that they are rich in the
kingdom of God. The mourners, that they will find comfort. The gentle and
humble, that they are the heirs to the land. Those who want more of God’s way
as if thirsty or starving for it are blessed that God will fill them up…” (Matthew
5:1-6)
The values you hold dear; what matters to
you, can be communicated and defined for your people by the promises you make
to them, and by the promises you require from them. The character of
relationships is composed of these promises when they are clearly stated, and
even if they are simply learned by watching you.
Jesus communicated His promises. These were
the promises of God. He did it clearly in words, and with everyday examples
people could understand. Here he mentions the feelings of rejection,
humiliation, and loss that are so common to the human experience. Then He
counters all the negative with God’s promises. God’s best is theirs not only despite
their sad state and great needs, but these gifts are the antidotes for these
human problems.
Your people are looking for someone to
promise that they can be valued, loved, and included. Will you make those
promises to them today?
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