Do You Realise Your Need for God

Today, we delved into the profound teachings of Jesus found in Matthew 5:3, where he declares, "God blesses those who are poor and realise their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs." This beatitude sets the stage for a life-altering perspective on our relationship with God.

Martin recited the beautiful hymn, "I Need Thee Every Hour" by Annie Sherwood Hawks. The lyrics echoed the sentiment of our utter dependence on God and the recognition that only in Him can we find true peace and strength.

We explored the Greek word for "poor," which is "ptochos." This term goes beyond financial poverty; it encompasses a humble acknowledgment of our destitution without God. It means to crouch, fall, be frightened, and even to beg. It signifies being lowly, afflicted, and lacking in eternal riches. Jesus assures us that those who recognize their profound need for Him are supremely blessed, fortunate, and happy.

Our posture before the King matters. Jesus, the King of kings, calls us to approach Him with humility and an understanding of our complete dependence on His sacrifice for our salvation. The Beatitudes serve as a map guiding us to Jesus, who is the way.

We reflected on Psalm 86, where David exemplifies the posture we should adopt before the throne of God—bowing down, seeking His protection, and acknowledging God's unfailing love and mercy. David understood that our life depends on God.

The apostle Paul, in Philippians 4:10-20, emphasized contentment in every situation. Whether abased or abounding, Paul found strength in Christ and declared that God would supply all our needs according to His riches in glory.

In conclusion, the essence of Matthew 5:3 is that the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who humbly realize their need for God. It's not about our achievements but about what Jesus has done. From a posture of humility, we are elevated to possess and live in the kingdom of God.

So, let us ask ourselves: How do we approach the King? Is Jesus truly our everything? The Kingdom of Heaven is yours, not by anything you've done but because of Jesus. From a posture of lowness, we are raised to a position of possessing and living in the Kingdom of God. We are all in need of Him.

May we continue to approach our King with humility, recognising our need for Him in every hour of our lives.