The Beatitudes

[bluidkiti]

The Beatitudes, taught by Jesus to all his disciples, are so simple yet so meaningful that we need to take time to sit and reflect upon them.

We need to take the time to ponder their essence and how they work in our own lives. We need to reflect on how important each is and pray over them in our day. We need to lead by example and display them in our own way in our own lives.

There is so much to be learnt and lived by living these somewhat simple but monumental words that Jesus gave us. Jesus was our example and we as his disciples can, in our own way, take heed of his journey, his words and his love, and spread the goodness around us—to the lost, sick, poor, ungrateful and our enemies as well.
Daily Meditation

Matthew 5
The Beatitudes
1Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying:
3"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.