Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit. Mathew 5 Bible Study

Mathew 5:3 says, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”  This is a scripture that on the surface doesn’t seem too appealing.  Who in their right mind would want to be poor?  But that’s just it, in the kingdom of God, we must lose our mind and gain the mind of Christ. Poverty of spirit means to be fully aware of your need for God.  In other words, the poor in spirit realize that without God, they are spiritually bankrupt.  There is an utter dependence and desperation for God’s presence. The poor in spirit wears humility as a fragrance because they are fully aware that they are nothing without God.  This is the total opposite of what the world tells us we should do and be.  In this world, we are told that we can figure it out on our own, we are strong and smart enough.  We are applauded for our independence and our ability to pull ourselves up by our own bootstraps.  However, the poor in spirit shun this worldly mindset and without shame they cry out for the more of God.

This poverty that Jesus is referring to is one that leads you to a richness that money could never buy. Those who are poor in spirit has the kingdom of heaven as an inheritance, and that my friend is true prosperity.  The kingdom of heaven refers to the reign and rule of God, both now and in the time to come. How powerful is that?! Jesus says that when I am poor in spirit and acknowledge my need for Him, I have access to this reign and rule…it’s my inheritance!  This then gives me power over the enemy and guarantees me the victory EVERY SINGLE TIME, regardless of my circumstance.

My question for you is, are you poor enough?

Be Blessed,

Anika