Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” What does it mean to be poor in spirit? It means we recognize our need for God. We are honest with ourselves and others about our shortcomings. We are realistic in our assessment that we cannot accomplish anything of spiritual or eternal value apart from God.
The promise is that when we are desperate for life, God will give himself to us. He invites those who recognize their deep need for him to be a part of his kingdom.
