Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.

Shalom, beloved saints! Greetings to you from the lush green pastures of Chiang Mai, in beautiful Lanna Kingdom of Thailand. Today, I want to share a profound revelation that the Lord has recently unveiled to my heart—a message rooted in the Sermon on the Mount as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew.

In Matthew 5:4, Jesus tells us, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." This scripture speaks deeply to the grief we sometimes carry, not just for ourselves, but for others. So, what causes this mourning? I believe it’s essential to understand that Yeshua (Jesus) often interprets His own words through different lenses, reminding us that the answer lies within His Word itself. Just as everything was created through the Word in the beginning, we find our significance and understanding in it.

To illustrate this deeper interpretation, let’s look at a poignant moment when Jesus was carrying His cross on the way to Golgotha. As recounted in Luke 23, large crowds followed Him, filled with sorrow and lamentation, especially the women who wept for Him. His response was striking: "Daughters of Jerusalem, don’t weep for me; weep for yourselves and for your children." This verse invites us to reflect on the gravity of salvation—encouraging us to grieve for those who are lost, reminding us to spiritually intercede for our unsaved family members and friends.

As followers of Christ, we are often zealous for His ministry. However, it’s worth noting that even Jesus faced disbelief from those closest to Him—His own family did not recognize Him until after His resurrection. Yet, we have the promise of comfort through the Holy Spirit, who empowers us to cry out in compassion for those in our lives who do not yet know the Lord.

This is a powerful prompt for all of us to carry the burden of our loved ones who are still searching for salvation. Remember, Jesus emphasized that everyone must be born of water and Spirit to enter the Kingdom of God. This means that we ought to deeply mourn for the souls of our families and encourage them toward Christ.

As we turn our hearts in prayer, let us ask the Holy Spirit to give us the compassion we need to intercede effectively. The days ahead may be challenging, filled with trials and tribulations, and we must prepare spiritually, knowing that only through Jesus’ sacrificial blood can our sins be washed away.

The Lord has called each of us to stand in the gap, particularly for those who have yet to accept the gift of salvation. He has chosen us to mourn on behalf of our unsaved loved ones, and in doing so, we will experience the comfort that comes from knowing our prayers are heard.

In our prayers, let us echo the words of the Lord’s Prayer, seeking God’s will on earth, asking for daily provisions, and ultimately, for the salvation of our families. Pray not only for yourself but fervently for your loved ones until they, too, are born again.

If you’re curious about what it means to be “born again,” I encourage you to explore John 3, where Jesus clarifies this vital concept to Nicodemus, highlighting its necessity even for religious leaders.

Beloved, let us immerse ourselves in Christ and be filled with His Holy Spirit. Mourn not just for yourself but for the lost among us. Embrace the promise that “blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Pray continuously for your families, trusting that the Lord will answer and bring peace to those who are lost.

In Yeshua's name, we pray. Amen.