JULY 2025

Dear Church,
 
Our attitudes that matter most to God  
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”   
(Matt. 5:3) 

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus began by speaking about attitudes, moved on to actions, then issued alarms, and finally spoke of awards, the eternal rewards in the life to come. At the heart of His message lies this profound truth: what matters most to God is not our “altitude” (i.e., worldly success), but our attitude. 

The world often considers the rich, independent, dynamic, intelligent, clever, ambitious, and highly successful as "blessed." But Jesus taught something radically different: the truly blessed person is the one who feels utterly impoverished in spirit. 

To be "poor in spirit" is to have a deep awareness of our neediness recognising that we have nothing, are nothing, and can do nothing apart from God. It is total dependence on Him for every need. Such a person knows that, without God, they are morally, physically, and spiritually bankrupt. King David expressed this clearly when he cried out to God, “I have no good apart from you” (Psalm 16:2). 

When a person’s pride is broken, it becomes easier to seek help - not just from others, but from God. Pride says, “I can do it myself.” False humility says, “I did nothing; only God did it.” But true humility confesses, “With God’s help, I did it.” Heaven supports those who think less of themselves and more of God. God gives grace only to the humble. 

This kind of humility is not weakness, rather it is the strongest position a believer can take. It opens the door to grace, invites the presence of God, and allows His power to work through us. The blessing of being "poor in spirit" is not just a future reward, but a present reality. Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3). That means we begin to live under God's rule and care even now. 

So let us not be discouraged by our limitations or failures. Instead, let them drive us to deeper dependence on God. The more we recognise our need for Him, the more space we make for His strength, wisdom, and love to flow through our lives. 

God Bless, 
Amutha