Here’s a fresh taken on
the Beatitudes from Brian McLaren and Rob Bell. It was posted on Third Space.
The
Beatitudes
(see
Luke 6:20-22, Matthew 5:3-12)
The poor, and those in
solidarity with them –
God is on your side.
Those who mourn and
feel grief about the state of the world –
God is on your side.
The non-violent, gentle
and humble –
God is on your side.
Those who hunger and
thirst for the common good –
God is on your side.
The merciful and
compassionate –
God is on your side.
Those characterized by
sincerity, kindness and generosity –
God is on your side.
Those who work for
peace and reconciliation –
God is on your side.
Those who keep seeking
justice –
God is on your side.
Those who stand for
justice and truth as the prophets did,
who refuse to be quiet
even when slandered,
misrepresented,
threatened, imprisoned or harmed –
God is on your side!
