living closer to Him.

The point of the sermon on the Mount? (you can read it in yesterday's post).
A.n.y.t.h.i.n.g. that catapults us to recognizing our true desperation for God... becomes a blessing.
It all has purpose. It all works us closer to Him. Living in eternity with Him. Living comforted by Him. Living as heirs to the earth. Living righteous. Living receiving His compassion. Living, seeing God. Living as a son/ daughter of God.
The first parts of these blessings are painful, but God promises these blessings for those who seek Him. What an encouragement. For these blessings are more pure than any human could ever completely give.