Before the blessing of those who mourn. Jesus says blessed are those who are poor in spirit (Matthew 5:3-4), Isaiah 66:2 says, "'For My hand made all these things, Thus all these things came into being,'declares the LORD. 'But to this one I will look, To him who is humble and contrite of spirit, and who trembles at My word.'" The promised blessing for those who mourn is they will be comforted. Here's some comfort for you who weep and mourn.
Why is there mourning and weeping?
John 16:20 - Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. If you don't understand this read or listen to John 14:1-16:33 (will only take 12 minutes)
Back to Matthew 5:4, to those listening to Jesus they would have been brought back to Isaiah 61:1-11, comforted in freedom/release from darkness (Isaiah 61:1), comforted in the Lord's favor (Isaiah 61:2), comforted in beauty, joy, praise, righteousness (Isaiah 61:3), comforted in rebuilt abundant grace (Isaiah 61:4-7), comforted by God's justice, faithfulness (Isaiah 61:8-9), comforted with garments of salvation, righteousness naturally growing in righteousness and praise (Isaiah 61:10-11), comforted as in marriage Isaiah 62:5, 1-12
God Promises to hear our cry (Psalm 40:1)
Promises for super natural protection
Ezekiel 9:4 - He said to him, “Walk through the streets of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of all who weep and sigh because of the detestable sins being committed in their city.”
http://biblehub.com/ezekiel/9-4.htm
http://biblehub.com/matthew/5-4.htm
Why is there mourning and weeping?
John 16:20 - Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. If you don't understand this read or listen to John 14:1-16:33 (will only take 12 minutes)
Back to Matthew 5:4, to those listening to Jesus they would have been brought back to Isaiah 61:1-11, comforted in freedom/release from darkness (Isaiah 61:1), comforted in the Lord's favor (Isaiah 61:2), comforted in beauty, joy, praise, righteousness (Isaiah 61:3), comforted in rebuilt abundant grace (Isaiah 61:4-7), comforted by God's justice, faithfulness (Isaiah 61:8-9), comforted with garments of salvation, righteousness naturally growing in righteousness and praise (Isaiah 61:10-11), comforted as in marriage Isaiah 62:5, 1-12
God Promises to hear our cry (Psalm 40:1)
Promises for super natural protection
Ezekiel 9:4 - He said to him, “Walk through the streets of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of all who weep and sigh because of the detestable sins being committed in their city.”
http://biblehub.com/ezekiel/9-4.htm
http://biblehub.com/matthew/5-4.htm
