Matthew 5:3 NIV
[3] “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Jesus promised the Kingdom of Heaven to the poor in Spirit. How does one become poor in spirit? By praying, fasting, and seeking God’s kingdom with a heart that’s fully surrendered—referred to as “crucifying” selfish desires, as Paul says in Galatians 5:24—those who are “poor in spirit” are promised a life connected to God now and forever.
This means living daily with the humility to admit our need for Jesus, who died and rose again to forgive our sins, and trusting Him as our LORD and Savior.
Those who live this way, seeking God’s kingdom with a sincere and repentant heart, receive the promise of the “kingdom of heaven,” a life filled with God’s presence now, along with all the privileges that it comes with, as well as the hope of eternity with Him in a perfect, future world.
Peace. Love. Go Forth and Live Poor In Spirit.