The Sermon on the Mount Part Seven
Greek Word for mourn: 3996. pentheo, pen-theh'-o; from G3997; to grieve
This word is nearly always used in connection with death or mourning over the death of a loved one.
For instance in Matthew 19:15 this is clearly brought out
This
verse puts the word "Mourn" into its right meaning. While Jesus was
with them there was no need to mourn (his death) but when Jesus was
taken away by death they then would mourn. The word fast in this verse
is used because fasting was considered as a way of mourning, in fact
when a person died it was expected of the relatives to fast as a sign of
mourning.
Most bible scholars believe that in this verse Matthew 5:4 that Jesus was referring to mourning for the death of a loved one.
When Jesus spoke about the death of himself in Matthew 9:15, He was referring them mourning over His death. However their mourning would be turned into Joy when they would be reunited again.
As the days ahead grow darker and darker, we will see more and more death around us. As natures convulsions become more violent, we will see death happening on ever increasing magnitude. Wars will increase causing much greater devastation and death. The recent deaths caused by the Boxing Day Tsunami are just a wake up call to what is ahead of us.
Jesus warned us of this:
In
the days that lie ahead, death will be all around us. As the world
becomes more and more desensitized to death, a lack of regard for human
worth will increase causing even more carnage without conscience.
These are the days we will be living in. It is so easy to become desensitized to death, we see it all the time on TV, and we get used to it very quickly.
As Christians we must resist becoming desensitized to death, as we see millions die around us, there must be within our hearts a sense of mourning for the loss of life. Satan is going to take as many as he can with him before the end, and death is on his agenda for this generation. Satan knows his time is short and his plan is to kill as many as he can before the end. Abortion, war, abominable plagues and disease are all a part of this.
Jesus said when you see these things, look up for your redemption draws near.
In
the midst of all of this carnage we will see the greatest revival the
church has ever known. Countless millions will be swept into the Kingdom
of God and join the redeemed of all ages. At a time when gross darkness
covers the earth God will arise in great power and Glory.
The
best wine has been reserved for us in these end-times. As the book "The
tale of two cities" opens with, "It was the best of times is was the
worst of times" even so this will be reflected in the days that lie
ahead. Gross darkness will cover the earth at the time when the glory of
the Lord will appear upon His church.
These are going to be the most glorious times and the most treacherous times.
As both good and evil matures the clash between light and darkness will be like nothing ever seen before.
Just as all the seed sown since the beginning of time will come to maturity in these days, the ultimate seed, that of martyrdom will be one of God's secret weapons.
The more Satan kills the more the harvest will be multiplied, he cannot win.
In his attempt to kill as many as he can before the end, he only increases the harvest of souls for God's Kingdom
There is no doubt that there will be multitudes of martyrs in the last days.
There will be mourning but not as those who don?t know the Lord
Those who through death of loved ones mourn will be comforted and blessed entering into the reward of those we nurtured as parents.
James N Johnson © 2005
God Bless you
| Matthew 5:4 | Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. |
This word is nearly always used in connection with death or mourning over the death of a loved one.
For instance in Matthew 19:15 this is clearly brought out
| Matthew 9:15 | And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them,(through death) and then shall they fast.(or mourn) |
Most bible scholars believe that in this verse Matthew 5:4 that Jesus was referring to mourning for the death of a loved one.
When Jesus spoke about the death of himself in Matthew 9:15, He was referring them mourning over His death. However their mourning would be turned into Joy when they would be reunited again.
As the days ahead grow darker and darker, we will see more and more death around us. As natures convulsions become more violent, we will see death happening on ever increasing magnitude. Wars will increase causing much greater devastation and death. The recent deaths caused by the Boxing Day Tsunami are just a wake up call to what is ahead of us.
Jesus warned us of this:
| Matthew 24:7 | For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. |
| :8 | All these are the beginning of sorrows. |
| Luke 21:11 | And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. |
These are the days we will be living in. It is so easy to become desensitized to death, we see it all the time on TV, and we get used to it very quickly.
As Christians we must resist becoming desensitized to death, as we see millions die around us, there must be within our hearts a sense of mourning for the loss of life. Satan is going to take as many as he can with him before the end, and death is on his agenda for this generation. Satan knows his time is short and his plan is to kill as many as he can before the end. Abortion, war, abominable plagues and disease are all a part of this.
Jesus said when you see these things, look up for your redemption draws near.
| Luke 21:28 | And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. |
| Isaiah 60:1 | Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. |
| 2 | For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. |
| 3 | And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising. |
| Matthew 13:38 | The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one; |
| 39 | The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels. |
| 40 | As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. |
| 47 | Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: |
| 48 | Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. |
| 49 | So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just. |
As both good and evil matures the clash between light and darkness will be like nothing ever seen before.
Just as all the seed sown since the beginning of time will come to maturity in these days, the ultimate seed, that of martyrdom will be one of God's secret weapons.
The more Satan kills the more the harvest will be multiplied, he cannot win.
In his attempt to kill as many as he can before the end, he only increases the harvest of souls for God's Kingdom
| Revelation 12:17 | And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. |
| Revelation 13:7 | And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. |
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| Revelation 12:11 | And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. |
| Matthew 5:4 | Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted |
Those who through death of loved ones mourn will be comforted and blessed entering into the reward of those we nurtured as parents.
| 1 Thessalonians 4:13 | But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are daed, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. |
| 14 | For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him |
| 15 | For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which have. |
| 16 | For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: |
| 17 | Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. |
| 18 | Wherefore comfort one another with these words. |
God Bless you
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