Matthew 5:4 ESV – Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

In Matthew 5:4, Jesus teaches us about the blessedness of those who mourn. This verse is a part of the famous Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus delivers profound teachings to His disciples and the crowd gathered around Him.

In this particular verse, Jesus offers comfort and hope to those who are experiencing grief and sorrow. He acknowledges the pain that comes from mourning, whether it be the loss of a loved one, the burdens of life, or the recognition of our own shortcomings. Jesus assures us that God is near to the broken-hearted and is ready to provide solace and consolation.

During times of mourning, it is natural to feel overwhelmed and in need of comfort. Jesus reminds us that we are not alone in our grief. He promises to be our source of strength and to offer the peace that surpasses understanding. This comfort extends beyond the earthly realm; it is rooted in the everlasting love and compassion of God.

The blessing of mourning lies in the transformation that takes place within us. As we turn to God, seeking His comfort and guidance, He begins a process of healing and restoration in our lives. Our mourning deepens our reliance on Him and strengthens our faith. In our brokenness, we find comfort, hope, and ultimately, healing.

It is essential to remember that the comfort Jesus offers is not temporary or fleeting. He doesn’t merely provide a momentary respite from our pain, but rather, He offers a lasting and eternal comfort. His presence in our lives brings peace that goes beyond our circumstances.

As believers, we are called to mourn with compassion for the brokenness in our world. We are instructed to extend comfort and support to those around us who are grieving. By sharing in their pain and offering the hope of God’s comfort, we reflect the love of Christ to those who need it most.

Let us hold onto the promise of Matthew 5:4, that those who mourn will be comforted. May we find solace in God’s presence, and may His comfort sustain us through every season of life.

So Close

Everything the AI said above is accurate when only viewing this verse in a horizontal way. God is our comforter who is there in thick and thin. This is a very consistent teaching both in the New and Old Testaments. The part that the AI missed is the deeper spiritual meaning.

“Blessed are those who mourn” is talking about mourning over our broken sinful nature. The verse before, which the AI and I discussed in the last blog, tells us that we are spiritually poor. We are broken and impoverished before God. We owe a debt that can never be repaid. Now Jesus is telling us that once we understand this brokenness we will mourn over the sin that we do and the relationships that we have broken.

We are comforted because we have reached a point of complete reliance on God. He is our strength, our guide, our hope, our everything. We are given comfort because we have abandoned our pride and our need to be the center of the world. In this state life is better. Life is good once we put God back where He belongs.