Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD.

 

Monday, November 6, 2023


Psalm 18:1-31

2 Kings 12:9-21

Matthew 21:1-13


Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD.


Blessed is the one who is poor in spirit and calls on the name of the Lord, for then the Lord will give them His kingdom.


Blessed is the one who mourns over what the Lord mourns over, for it is the Lord Himself who comforts them.


Blessed are the meek, for the Lord is meek, and the heavens, and the earth, and everything in them belong to Him.


Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for the King of righteousness is the bread of heaven, and those who drink of Him will never be thirsty.


Blessed are the merciful, because in His great mercy the Lord took on the sins of His people and suffered and died for their sake.


Blessed are the peacemakers, for they are following in the steps of their Lord, the Prince of Peace.


Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, because the light has come into the world. But people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil; yet whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.


Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. He is coming, and His name is Jesus. He gives His kingdom to the poor in spirit; He mourns over evil; He is meek even though He is mightiest. He feeds and waters all who come to Him; His mercy endures forever; He is the Prince of Peace.


We give everything to Him, and He gives everything He has to us. Blessed be the Lord Jesus, forever and ever, amen.

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