He Fills Our Nothing with Everything

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:3)Poverty of spirit provides the path to the riches of Jesus. Who would have expected that?When I read the Gospels, Jesus sure seems to enjoy teaching through paradox. He deliberately flips expectations upside down. What a way to start a sermon: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3). Really? Happy are those who are low? Fulfilled are those who are empty? Joyous are the sa