The Beatitudes in Luke

 

 

 

 

 

Luke 6:20-26

 

 ^{A Game Plan For Life}

²⁰ Looking at his disciples, he said:

“Blessed are you who are poor,
    for yours is the kingdom of God.
²¹ Blessed are you who hunger now,
    for you will be satisfied.
Blessed are you who weep now,
    for you will laugh.
²² Blessed are you when people hate you,
    when they exclude you and insult you
    and reject your name as evil,
        because of the Son of Man.

²³ “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.

²⁴ “But woe to you who are rich,
    for you have already received your comfort.
²⁵ Woe to you who are well fed now,
    for you will go hungry.
Woe to you who laugh now,
    for you will mourn and weep.
²⁶ Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you,
    for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.

Luke's shorter version of the Beatitudes is complemented with the consequences of their opposites, the "Four Woes" A pattern for life is clearly laid out and deserves daily reflection and effort for implementation. Even if we take just one at a time, we'll find plenty of challenge and hard work.  The effort, however is worth it. We need more "Beatitude People" in this world as it separates itself at remarkable speed from our loving God. May each one of us renew our efforts to live the Beatitudes and help to stem, if not reverse this downward trend.

Bro. Rene

Dear Jesus help me to become one of your "Beatitude People." Amen.