I am spending time walking through the Gospels from beginning to end, looking for the moments where Jesus leaned in, lifted up, and loved without hesitation. I want to understand how His grace works in everyday life and what it invites me to become.
There is something breathtaking about the image of Jesus climbing a hillside, taking a seat, and beginning to teach as though the whole world is leaning in. No stage lights. No microphones. Just a mountainside and a message that would turn expectations upside down.
Blessed are the poor in spirit. Blessed are those who mourn. Blessed are the meek. Each line feels like a gentle rewiring of the heart. A different way of seeing who truly thrives in God’s kingdom. And I could not help but imagine the crowd taking slow breaths, wondering if this new teacher was redefining success, comfort, and goodness right in front of them.
Jesus spoke of salt and light, anger and reconciliation, love for enemies, and faith that goes deeper than performance. It was not a list of rules. It was an invitation to live differently. To let the heart lead the actions. To trust that God’s blessing often looks nothing like the world’s applause.
Maybe that is why this chapter feels so timeless. Jesus sits on a hillside and tells us who we can become. Not by climbing higher, but by softening deeper.
Key Verse:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3
Gracefully yours,
Thank you so much for reading Meal & Grace. If you’re not ready for our time together to end, visit bio.site/mealandgrace to keep in touch. Some of the links shared within my posts are affiliate links, which may earn me a few pennies at no extra cost to you, just helping keep the butter stocked and the grace flowing. Please know I only share products I truly use or that are on my wish list to bring home someday.
Food and the Story 