Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
September 29, 2025
Calvin’s Journey Through Grief
These words are part of the Beatitudes, where Jesus teaches what it truly means to live under God’s blessing. In this verse, He assures those grieving that their sorrow is not overlooked by God. Theologically, this promise points to both present comfort through the Holy Spirit and future hope in the kingdom of God, where mourning will be replaced by joy.
For men today, grief often becomes a silent burden. Many feel pressure to remain strong, to hide their pain, or to carry loss alone. This verse reminds men that mourning is not weakness, it is a place where God meets them with compassion and healing. Comfort comes not from suppressing sorrow but from bringing it honestly before the Lord.
The takeaway is to allow yourself to grieve and to invite God into the pain. His promise is sure: He will comfort those who mourn. For men walking through loss, this verse offers strength to weep without shame and hope to believe that comfort is already on the way.