Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
Matthrew 5:3
Jesus’ perspective on life and what makes life worth living is astonishingly countercultural — not only in his day but in ours as well.
As I began reading the blessings of Jesus, his first caused me pause. It is uncertain to me if Jesus meant poor as in lack of money (see Luke 6:20) or poor as in lack of sufficiency of spirit (Matthew 5:3). Either way, it is only by knowing our true condition — poverty — that a person is positioned to know the kingdom of heaven. When I rely on my ability to provide for myself, whether by the means of money or in other ways, my necessity for God is obscured; my need for his presence and intervention in my life goes unnoticed.
More than ever, I sense the poverty of my spirit. I know that without him, I will not succeed or prosper. May his presence fill my life so fully that I know what it means to experience the kingdom of heaven here on earth.
How do you find yourself needing God right now? How can the Kingdom of Heaven make a difference to your life?
Out of the Chaos 
The literal translations define that “poor” as “poor in spirit” meaning a lack of ability, therefore needing God’s assistance. My grandma used to say that a Christian should always be sure to be dependent upon God.
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So true! Excellent observation!
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I almost habitually check the literal translations since the non-Hebrew ones such as KJV says things that weren’t in the original. Many words added, sometimes altering meaning. I use Xiphos on my laptop and the adware-free AndBible on my phone. Users should be really wary of free Android Bibles, as most contain backdoors.
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