Blessed Beyond Comfort

Send us Fan Mail Blessed Beyond Comfort “Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” — Matthew 5:10 The word translated blessed points to something deeper than comfort or ease (makarioi, μακάριοι)—a form of wellbeing that cannot be taken away. We often assume blessing looks like health, success, or security. And those can be good gifts. But Jesus is pointing us toward something deeper. When we commit ourselves to righteousn...