Blessed are the Peacemakers

According to Matthew Chapter 5:1-11 in the Bible, Jesus walked onto a mountainside and said these exact words to the people of that time and these wonderful words are relevant for every person today. “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. These words that Jesus spoke many years ago to the people of his time also describes the kind of life of our beloved President Nelson Mandela. Blessed is he.