Matthew 5:3-12

When it comes to "living the revolution" the question arises - for whom is

the revolution good news? Who gets to join in - and who is excluded? So,

from the outset of His revolutionary invitation, Jesus makes it clear -

even those who have been discarded and set aside socio-culturally are able

to join Him in turning the world right side up.

But, it will come at cost - they, once joined, can no longer define

themselves by exclusion! Qualification is in Jesus' hands - not theirs. And

so is the mission to which He sends us.

By Bill Dogterom