God has empowered his people to live life’s journey as a healthy society. So, that is why I believe God brought my boy home. So, please forgive me for being absent during these past few weeks. I had to bid farewell to someone I loved dearly.

THE PROLOGUE – Some time ago, while in deep conversation with The Holy Spirit, He shared with me a thing or two about the “Great Physician”. Basically, I came away with this penetrating thought: “Remain in me (Jesus), as I also remain in you.” John 15:4

So, for this week’s blog I want to share with you how to be at peace and in good health in this environment even when our bodies are racked with pain; troubled with disturbing thoughts; and our spirits are questioning our faith on every side.

For your understanding, I will apply certain scripture references that will give meaning to why Jesus used so many examples of life’s emotions to teach on how to be blessed and content when all hell is breaking loose around us.

FIRST RULE OF THUMB: THE PURPOSE

While living down here on earth, those who follow the cross ought always to be salt and light to the world (Mathew 5:13) regardless of what physical, mental or material state we find ourselves in. If we are to be disciples of Jesus Christ, our ways and demeanor should bring illumination and savor (preservation) to our fellow man. Thus, living in a manner befitting the atmosphere of the Kingdom of God!

SECOND RULE OF THUMB: THE SCRIPTURE

Our scripture is found in Matthew from chapter 4:23 though 5:12. You will recognize it as containing The Beatitudes. The word Blessed is used quit often and means more than just ‘happy’. It takes on the ultimate well-being and distinctive spiritual joy of those who share in the salvation of the kingdom of God.

So, during my conversation with God, I asked the Holy Spirit why did God use physical human emotions that depict pain and sorrow to define the word ‘blessed‘ or in some Bible’s ‘happy‘.

For Example: Blessed are the poor in spirit…Blessed are they that mourn…Blessed are the meek…etc.

THIRD RULE OF THUMB: GET AN UNDERSTANDING OF GOD’S WORD

Why use physical emotions? Because those examples have a deeper longing and infuse more sincere compassion not only for personal righteousness, BUT also justice for the oppressed. Let me explain further; when scripture says blessed are the merciful it means that those souls not only forgive others but also have empathy for them. When you are sensitive to God’s forgiveness it frees you from feeling guilty and brings comfort to your soul.

All of the qualities and emotions mentioned in these scriptures should allow us to bring peace to others. But, it is also a catch 22 situation because it can also make us vulnerable to persecution. That’s why Jesus includes blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the Children of God.

Here on earth, our only reward may be to be called “sons and daughters” of God. And we may have to experience God’s kingdom rule while here on earth by becoming a peacemaker thus proving our fitness for the kingdom by suffering.

FORTH RULE OF THUMB: REFILL YOUR PRESCRIPTION(*)

Sickness and infirmities can come about through bad habits, weak constitutions, exposure to danger, crimes, accidents, birth defects, etc., but while experiencing sickness it can also reveal attitudes, values and motives which must be transformed if human beings are to be truly in harmony with God. (Reference Matthew 5:19-48)

NOTE (*) Prescription from the Great Physician, Jesus Christ, MD – 70 times 7 Milligrams Instructions:

Take one tablet per day. Your 7 milligrams are your 7 senses: seeing, hearing, smelling, taste, feeling, intuition, telepathy. Each milligram has been dimmed by 7 sins: pride, anger, lust, covetousness, envy, glutton, sloth. (All of your aches and pains can be categorized as one of your 7 senses or 7 sins. Therefore, pray mightily and daily for those things that so easily beset you and hinder you from receiving good health and intimacy with God.)

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“REMAIN IN ME, AS I ALSO REMAIN IN YOU” JOHN 15:4

How often do you find yourself in the posture of this troubled young woman in the above picture? Take another look. Before reading any further, take a moment to close your eyes and recite out loud at least 5 things you remember about the female image.

Now focus on the male character in the photograph. What is the outward appearance of his posture. His demeanor. Does He look engaged. If so, describe His body language. Are you able to apply your own biblical scripture to this scene.

For this week’s blog, let us reason together how to be at peace and in good health even when our bodies are racked with pain. No doubt sometimes there are troubling thoughts within our own minds, and our spirit is questioning our faith. In other words, like the picture suggest, although we may have put our physical dilemmas into our own hands, let us now look to the Word of God and make a divine appointment with the Immaculate Physician. There we will have a little talk with Him concerning this matter.

OUR SOURCE OF REFERENCE: Matthews 4:23-5:12

While living down here on earth we ought always to be salt and light to the world regardless of what physical, mental or material state we find ourselves in. If we are to be disciples and ambassadors of Jesus Christ, our ways and demeanor should bring illumination and savor (preservation) to our fellow man. And we should also live in a manner befitting the atmosphere of the Kingdom of God!

The word “Blessed” means more than just happy. It takes on the ultimate well-being and distinctive spiritual joy of those who share in the salvation of the kingdom of God.

So, Jesus is referring to the broader meaning of ‘blessed’ when He says blessed are those who are poor in spirit, who mourn and who are meek. Why does He use these emotions? Because they are dependent upon God and not the world. They are sensitive to their spiritual faults and seek God’s help and comfort.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness…why? They have a deep longing for both personal righteousness and justice for the oppressed.

Blessed are the merciful…they both forgive and have compassion for others. When you are sensitive to God’s forgiveness it frees you from feeling guilty and brings comfort.

Blessed are the pure in heart…they have no guilt trip as they engage in their devotion to God and therefore are spiritually able to feel God’s presence.

All of these qualities or emotions allow us to bring peace to others. But it is also a catch 22 situation because it can also make us vulnerable to persecution.

Jesus goes on to teach, Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the Children of God. Here on earth, our only reward may be to be called “Sons and Daughters of God.” And we may have to experience God’s kingdom rule while here on earth by becoming a peacemaker thus proving our fitness for the kingdom by suffering.

Jesus wanted to make clear to his Jewish audience that with this new teaching style, He did not come to abolish The Law of Moses. But to say that it was not enough to be righteous according to the Law…you must be righteous in accordance to what would Jesus do….(WWJD)!

Take up your cross (your idiosyncrasies) and follow Him!

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