Those who are open to truly
hearing God’s Word would be considered “poor
in spirit.” This seems to be the attitude where one’s walk with God begins.
Without this attitude of humility and reverence, one will not likely seek the
kingdom nor the righteousness of God (Mt. 6:33). Those who have a sense of
their own unworthiness before a holy God are most likely to be “poor in spirit.”
Humility has blessings to be
enjoyed by the disciple of Christ. James reminds us of the same thought: “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord,
and he will lift you up” (Jms. 4:10). Jesus taught that the blessing of
this attitude is “the kingdom of heaven”
(Mt. 5:3). When we learn to see ourselves as God sees us, we can adjust our
attitude so that we might not only enter into the kingdom of heaven through
humble obedience, but also be meet for the Master’s use.
-Wayne Rodgers
