Today we headed up to Jerusalem from the Sea of Galilee. Before leaving Galilee we made one last stop at the Mount of the Beatitudes. The church was beautiful. We also had a chance to worship in one of the outdoor chapel spaces. It was amazing to worship together and see my Husband preach on the Mount of the Beatitudes.
To top it all off, we had the chance to hike the mountain. It was amazing to see the field where Jesus stood and preached.
“He said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
Matthew 5:2-12 NIV
As my Husband and I walked down the Mountain we looked out on the Sea of Galilee one last time. What an amazing place to be.
