Me and My Eureka Moments

The Beatitudes. I don't know how I started to write my blog on the Beatitudes, and little did I know the magnitude of each verse until I had written these blogs. I think I learned these verses in Sunday School, maybe when I was 10. Three decades later, I am finally beginning to understand their meaning. I just wonder how many verses I have overlooked. How many verses, which I can recite like rhymes, have truly taken root in my heart? For me, the Bible has recently become a guide. I find answers to almost everything in it. When I first learned the Beatitudes, I thought they were about people suffering physically in this world. I would think, "This isn't for me." Sometimes, I wonder, do we have to go through physical suffering to receive these blessings? And if I'm going through a tough time, I'll think, "Maybe the verses apply to me now." But what a misinterpretation! I was nowhere near understanding what Jesus was saying. How little I knew! How clos...

"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - Matthew 5:10 This verse tells about PERSECUTION vs RIGHTEOUSNESS. RIGHTEOUSNESS is defined as living according to our moral principles. For us, the Bible teaches what is right and what is wrong, down to the very thoughts we think. It is not just living according to a set of rules but reflects an inner commitment to goodness. As David says: Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. - Psalm 119:10 In His law, he meditates day and night. - Psalm 1:2 On the other hand, PERSECUSION. Nobody wants to undergo pain. Our first instinct at any point would be to protect our bodies. For example, if someone brings something close to our eyes, our eyelid automatically closes to protect them. Our body instinctively protects us from many dangers. It tells us when to stop eating, when to rest, and when to drink water. It is an automatic mechanism. Yet, if someone will...

Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. — Matthew 5:9 PEACEMAKERS . Peace is such an important quality. Everyone strives to find peace. Sometimes we mistakenly believe that peace comes from wealth, and we chase after it. But true peace is a matter of the mind. There are people with nothing, yet they are at peace, while others who have everything are still searching for it. What we often forget is that peace is actually within us; we just need to look inside ourselves. Peacemakers are those who not only seek peace within themselves but also desire it for others. They want their surroundings to be peaceful. Sometimes, when we pursue justice, we may overlook peace. But with a little patience or forgiveness, peace can be easily achieved. For instance, if someone hurts us, our first instinct might be, " You hurt me? I’ll hurt you more. " But by doing that, we create a cycle of pain, going back and forth, instead of fostering peace. So, the first question...