Matthew page 12

Matthew page 12 by ric Gustafson


" Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven".
" Kingdom of Heaven" Levi muttered to himself.
" Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted".
' Comfort me' Levi thought to himself. ' I've been mourning for decades'.
" Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth".
Levi thought to himself. ' I am a Publican not meek'.
" Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be filled".
Levi exclaimed. " Filled with righteousness?".
" Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy".
Levi knew a Publican was not merciful very often.
" Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God".
Tears began to form in Levi's eyes. He wanted to see God.
" Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God".
More tears flowed down Levi's face. " God please forgive me".
Levi wiped the tears away. He looked up to see the carpenter smiling at him with love in his eyes.
' Does he know my heart' Levi thought to himself.



research help: ' Matthew's Story' by Tim Lahaye and Jerry Jenkins



Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric