In another world.

I was out jogging tonight and before I took off I had read part of Matthew 5 the beatitudes as part of my daily scripture reading.  I was thinking about this scripture in my head while jogging and my jog was over before I even knew it.  I’m not sure I was even breathing during the jog.  When I first started jogging a couple of weeks ago all I could think about was breathe in and breathe out.  Tonight was very different I was very deep in thought.  One thing I came up with while running is the  beatitudes are so beautiful and yet they go against everything worldly.  Man that’s awesome.

What do these mean to you?  Do you see beauty in them or do they scare you?  What is your definition of blessed?

Matthew 5

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.

Monday, September 15th, 2008 Life

2 Comments to In another world.

  1. Hi, I found your blog on this new directory of WordPress Blogs at blackhatbootcamp.com/listofwordpressblogs. I dont know how your blog came up, must have been a typo, i duno. Anyways, I just clicked it and here I am. Your blog looks good. Have a nice day. James.

    2. James on September 17th, 2008

  2. Heath,
    I love verse 8, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” I cannot think of a better prize for running this race of life in a pure manner. It fills me with unspeakable joy to think that one day I will see God face to face. How incredible will that be?!

    Kyle
    http://www.strivingtoworship.wordpress.com

    3. Kyle on September 19th, 2008

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