Day 2 – Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
“Blessed are those who Mourn for they shall be comforted.”
— Matthew 5:4
Let’s Go Deeper – Greek Meaning of the Text
- Greek: Makarioi hoi penthountes
- Literal: “Blessed are the mourning ones.”
- Makarioi – This means more than “happy.” It’s God’s divine favor—His smile upon the broken.
- Penthountes – This isn’t casual sadness. It’s deep, aching grief—the kind of mourning you can’t hide, often used for lamenting death.
Jesus is saying: God meets you there. In the heartbreak. In the weeping.
The Kingdom’s Flow – From Emptiness to Grief
Step 1 – "Poor in Spirit": Your Entry Point
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” — Matthew 5:3
This is the gateway into the Kingdom.
You come empty-handed. No spiritual resume. No strength of your own—just need.
Jesus isn’t saying “try harder.”
He’s saying: drop the act. You have nothing without Me.
That’s humility. That’s surrender. That’s where it begins.
Step 2 – "Those Who Mourn": Your Response Inside the Kingdom
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4
This follows the first for a reason.
When you're poor in spirit, you see your need for God—
and that awakens a heart to grieve what He grieves.
You mourn:
- Your sin—because you now see it clearly.
- The world’s brokenness—because your eyes are open.
- The gap between what is and what should be—because you now belong to a better Kingdom.
This isn’t depression. It’s holy sorrow. A sign your heart is alive.
And here’s the promise:
You will be comforted—by the Comforter Himself (John 14:26).
Not numbed. Not distracted. But healed, restored, and carried by God’s Spirit.
The Kingdom Draws Near to Broken Hearts
This isn’t just mourning as a victim.
It’s mourning as someone awake.
You feel what God feels.
You ache for what’s lost.
You long for what only God can restore.
And in that sacred mourning—
God doesn’t leave you in sorrow.
He brings comfort.
Not surface-level escape.
But the kind only the Spirit of God can give.
Echoes in Scripture
- Isaiah 61:2–3 – “To comfort all who mourn… to give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes.”
- Psalm 147:3 – “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
- 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 – “The Father of mercies and God of all comfort… comforts us in all our affliction.”
Every tear offered to God becomes sacred.
He sees. He collects. He responds.
Today’s Practice: Mourn What God Mourns
Step 1: Reflect on the Verse
Read Matthew 5:4 slowly:
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
Ask the Holy Spirit:
- “What breaks Your heart today, Lord?”
- “What should break mine?”
Step 2: Write Your Prayer of Mourning
Take 5 minutes. Journal one grief or sorrow that weighs on you:
- A personal sin
- A wound from the past
- A sorrow in the world
- A burden someone else carries
Pray:
“Lord, I bring this grief to You.
You are near to the brokenhearted.
Comfort me with Your presence.”
Step 3: Carry the Comfort
Keep this verse close today:
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.”
When sorrow rises—pause.
Don’t push it away.
Invite God to meet you there.
Let Him comfort through His Spirit.
When You Live With the Beatitudes Daily…
You stop hiding pain.
You stop pretending everything’s okay.
You begin to mourn with God—not in despair, but in holy nearness.
Your eyes open to the world as it really is.
Your heart, softened by the Spirit, begins to carry God's own sorrow—
and God's own healing.
Summary
- Step 1: Realize your total need. (Poor in spirit)
- Step 2: Mourn over what’s wrong—in you and around you.
- Result: God meets you—not with shame, but with comfort.
This is the spiritual rhythm of the Kingdom:
Empty → Honest → Comforted.
📅 Upcoming Beatitudes – 8-Day Journey
Here’s a preview of the Beatitudes we’ll walk through together, one each day:
- Day 1 – Blessed are the poor in spirit
“For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” — Matthew 5:3 - Day 2 – Blessed are those who mourn
“For they shall be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4 - Day 3 – Blessed are the meek
“For they shall inherit the earth.” — Matthew 5:5 - Day 4 – Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
“For they shall be satisfied.” — Matthew 5:6 - Day 5 – Blessed are the merciful
“For they shall receive mercy.” — Matthew 5:7 - Day 6 – Blessed are the pure in heart
“For they shall see God.” — Matthew 5:8 - Day 7 – Blessed are the peacemakers
“For they shall be called sons of God.” — Matthew 5:9 - Day 8 – Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake
“For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” — Matthew 5:10
