Blessed ( Matthew 5 v 3 / 10 )

'For theirs is the kingdom of heaven,'  ( Matthew 5 v 3 / 10 ) This phrase is mentioned twice,and reminds us of a future inheritance . In  Philippians 3 v 20,we are told that our citizenship is in heaven,now that reminds us of our final destination ,that is, those who have trusted Jesus. It is Thomas Watson who writes,''All Christs subjects are kings, ....so the saints after death have their crown-royal.'Be thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life' (Revelation 2 v 10 )Unlike earthly kingdoms the kingdom of heaven is not temporal but eternal,we shall reign with Christ for ever and ever .(Revelation 22 v 5 ) ,it is a kingdom that shall never be shaken, or destroyed .It is a kingdom of grace, for no one can merit it,unlike the honours list,in which people are awarded titles because of their service,all who enter this kingdom,receive entrance into to it  by the grace of God alone.We have so much to look forward to,as Thomas Watson wrote'',Be comforted with thoughts of a kingdom'.