In this sermon exploration of Luke's Beatitudes, Senior Pastor, Mike Weaver discovers a profound message about God's upside-down kingdom. Jesus challenges our worldly understanding of blessings, declaring the poor, hungry, and weeping as blessed.
But this isn't just about material poverty, but s call for a spiritual posture of dependence on God. We're reminded that true satisfaction and joy come not from worldly success, but from seeking God's righteousness. The sermon draws fascinating parallels between economic and spiritual poverty, urging us to address both in our faith journey.
As you reflect on these words, consider the called to examine your own heart. Are you truly dependent on God? Do you hunger for His righteousness?
This message encourages us all to embrace a faith that looks beyond our current circumstances, trusting in God's promise of future fulfilment and joy.The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Chapel Street, Dunfermline, Scotland. To contact us and know more about who we are, what we believe and how we serve please visit our website, www.gillespiechurch.org. To financially support our work and ministry for the Kingdom, just click on the ‘DONATE’ icon on our website homepage or contact the office. This episode was produced by Mike Weaver and David Melville. It was mixed by Mike Weaver and Grant Ralston It was edited by Jack Wiggall. Our music is ‘Blessed Assurance (All My Attempts to be Satisfied)’ by Jaywan Maxwell, Michael Farren, Nathan Singh and Rhyan Shirley, performed by Gordon Eastop & Mike Weaver.
