When someone asks you, “How are doing today,” realizing you were just blessed to see another day, you just might answer, “Blessed by the best.” That’s absolutely true, but I have a question for you to answer. Will you be able to say, “I’m fully blessed?” If you are, then I am sure you would be able to place a checkmark by a few words on being blessed, spoken by Jesus. Here are His words, not mine, not yours, but His, speaking of the Master.
“Blessed [spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired] are the poor in spirit [those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant], for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever].”
“Blessed [forgiven, refreshed by God’s grace] are those who mourn [over their sins and repent], for they will be comforted [when the burden of sin is lifted].”
“Blessed [inwardly peaceful, spiritually secure, worthy of respect] are the gentle [the kind-hearted, the sweet-spirited, the self-controlled], for they will inherit the earth.”
“Blessed [joyful, nourished by God’s goodness] are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness [those who actively seek right standing with God], for they will be [completely] satisfied.”
“Blessed [content, sheltered by God’s promises] are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.”
“Blessed [anticipating God’s presence, spiritually mature] are the pure in heart [those with integrity, moral courage, and godly character], for they will see God.”
“Blessed [spiritually calm with life-joy in God’s favor] are the makers and maintainers of peace, for they will [express His character and] be called the sons of God.”
“Blessed [comforted by inner peace and God’s love] are those who are persecuted for doing that which is morally right, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever].”
“Blessed [morally courageous and spiritually alive with life-joy in God’s goodness] are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil things against you because of [your association with] Me. Be glad and exceedingly joyful, for your reward in heaven is great [absolutely inexhaustible]; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
I’m sure that you recognized these words, known as The Beatitudes, and found in Matthew 5:3-13 (Amplified Bible). Questions: Did you read them completely? Did you read them, singularly, or did you read them progressively?”
Look, some days I have a true story, other days, I just have some “word” for you. Today is one of the latter. I’m done, but I just can’t help closing as I usually do, even if we just saw the word numerous times above. Be blessed!
Committed to the climb,
Mark L. King