Matthew 5:12 (NASB) “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Beatitude #10 – the tenth step to blessedness is to be exceedingly glad and full of cheer knowing your reward is waiting in heaven. The blessing is knowing that our heart, soul and mind belongs to heaven and that we are not alone in our suffering. Others have given so much more and this is our meager contribution.
Walking in the blessing of heaven will edify and strengthen one’s life, even while the world is doing everything it can to tear you down. The Beatitudes teach us to walk above the fray and not be involved in all the drama. We are in the world but, we don’t have to allow the world to get in us.
The Beatitudes also reveal the heart of Jesus. The multitudes seek His hand but only a few possess His heart. The invitation is to walk as He walked and, in so doing, have His heart. May you be blessed in the pursuit of knowing Him.
Mark H. Hornish 