There are times in life when it feels as though all we can do is “put our heads down” and move forward. It is important, however, that we occasionally stop and look around in order to regain a wider perspective. As we do, Jesus makes sure we're standing in the right spots in order to see life the way he wants us to see it. This week we hear a section of Jesus’ so-called “Sermon on the Mount.” The section of this sermon known as the Beatitudes completely turns upside the values and priorities of this world. What the world sees as cursed, Jesus wants us to see as blessed. Not only do his words declare this complete reversal but his actions also demonstrate it to be true. Let our whole confidence be in him!