He Went Up On A Mountainside
Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat
down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them.
He said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom
of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are
the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and
thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see
God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is
the kingdom of heaven.
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely
say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because
great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the
prophets who were before you.
Matthew 5:1-12
Jesus chose a mountainside to teach His followers about the
characteristics of a life yielded to God. There He taught them that attitude,
not altitude, was the key to having a clear view of the Father.
A mountaintop is a great place to see the stars, but to clearly see
God requires a change of heart.
To get a clear view of God, focus on Jesus
Christ.
Our Daily Bread –