Mourning

(Matt. 5:4) “Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted.” As we all know, There are many types of mourning. 1) Mourning of death Regardless of whether or not a person is saved, the loss of losing someone close creates a mourning in the heart of man so terrible that only time can comfort, but thank God that in Christ Jesus we are promised more than just the comfort of time. We are promised a grace that comes to all who know Jesus Christ personally. There is a great blessing and consolation in knowing God’s Word. 2) Mourning over sin. Guilt and shame, both bring a horrible mourning of soul, but in Christ Jesus we are promised the forgiveness of God and a new comfort if we repent and turn from our wicked ways. The saved need not mourn over the sins and failures of the past. 3) Mourning of trials and oppression. God promised the saved a peace that passes all understanding, a present comfort in the time of trial, and a presence that will never leave us nor forsake us. God is our comfort when in trial, and He promises us a joy after mourning, if we trust in Him. “weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” 4) Mourning of regret. The unsaved will regret forever not trusting in the living God, but the saved have comfort as they trust in Christ. The blessing of knowing that God forgives and forgets, will overcome all regrets.