Section 4
in relation to spiritual things, in relation to the things concerning God. If we are poor in this way and humble, immediately the kingdom of God becomes our blessing.
HUNGRY NOW
The second characteristic of a blessed people is to hunger now: "Blessed are those who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied" (6:21a). This verse speaks of spiritual hunger. First we realize that we are poor in spiritual things, and then we hunger after the things we lack in the spiritual realm.
The Lord says that those who hunger now will be satisfied. When we hunger, we shall be filled. We shall be satisfied with the spiritual riches of Christ.
WEEPING NOW
In 6:21b the Lord Jesus says, "Blessed are those who weep now, for you shall laugh." This is the third characteristic of those who are blessed by God. In this verse to weep means to repent and to regret. To weep in this sense means that we are not happy about our spiritual situation and condition. Therefore, we regret and repent