Blessed – makarios – are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3
The Greek word for blessed is makarios.
It is wholeness, joy, well-being, and peace, much like shalom.
It is a contentedness that comes from the assurance of a right relationship with God.
It comes from a recognition that we are totally
Dependent,
Destitute,
Hopeless,
Helpless.
When we acknowledge our spiritual poverty,
Our moral bankruptcy
Our complete insufficiency …
God blesses.
He blesses us with the kingdom of heaven.
Present tense, not future.
Makarios
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