Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:4
Life is tough. Life on this side of eternity has it’s disappointments, discouragements, and defeats. At some point in time we all suffer emotional discomfort.
The people we love the most are the ones who hurt us the most. It’s important that we learn how to endure our greatest disappointments and defeats so that we can be the person God has called us to be.
We can react to our hurt and pain by either mourning or moaning. Mourning will lead us to comfort but moaning will lead us to complaining. The devil wants us to moan and complain because he wants us to be miserable.
Jesus desires that we appropriately mourn so that He can comfort us and restore us. We must learn to properly mourn when we hurt.
Jesus gives nine Beatitudes or Blessings that help us live according to His plan and purpose. Verse 4 is the blessing of mourning that leads to comfort. Jesus promises to comfort those who hurt.
If there is anyone who can understand your hurt and pain, it is Jesus. The people who were singing, “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord” were the same people who were shouting, “Crucify Him, Crucify Him!” a few days later. Jesus suffered more emotional hurt and pain than anyone else.
If you have lost a loved one or suffering the loss of a job, have you mourned? Maybe you have been hurt by a spouse, a friend, or even a church member. If you are hurting, turn and talk to Jesus about it. Jesus says, “Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
Pray
Lord, I’m hurting and need Your love and compassion. Help me to forgive. Give me the power to overcome all things that try to pull me down.
