“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭3‬-‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Today’s Rethink Church Photo-A-Day word is blessed. Our key verses today are called the Beatitudes Jesus had given these blessings to His disciples during the Sermon on the Mount. There is a scene in the Netflix series, “The Chosen” where Jesus gives the Beatitudes to Matthew. He refers to them as directions to find Him. Jesus lived on the Earth and experienced the same trials we face today. These red letters found in Matthew are meant for us to find comfort and blessings in Jesus.

Notice the sky reflecting on the beach. We are blessed to have the word of God reflecting on our path as a road map to find and seek Him. The song “Red Letters” by Crowder is a great way to depict just how Jesus’s red letters bless us today. Let’s pray.

Dear God, Thank You for Your red letters to guide and bless me today. I find comfort and peace in Your unfailing word. Thank You for the Community I have with fellow believers. May we all join together to be the salt of the earth and shine Your light so that we may be a blessing. In Jesus’s Name I pray, Amen.