I bring Grace and Peace to each one of you in the name of Jesus the Savior of the world!
It has been a while but I have not forgot you.... Have you ever felt this way? While in solitude with God today I felt these words as a two way street. I was quickly reminded that no matter how busy , reluctant, or caught up in the demands of each day that God has been and always will be there in each moment. God is there in your triumphs and more importantly in your struggles. God has often reminded me to rely on "His Love" when matters seem at their worst in any situation while also bringing me back to these words He taught me "Compared to Who?".
All of my life there were times I would often hear people say "Be Blessed" or "Bless You" . There were times I would often think are these just words? Do these people mean what they say? Do they even know what it means? I even got into a pattern myself of saying these words. After learning the true meaning of of Being Blessed I changed these word's to "You are Blessed!
My question to you today is; Do you know the true meaning of these words? "You are Blessed!"
It is my quest today that after taking this journey with me, you will know without a doubt that... You are Blessed.
In Matthew 5:3-11 (MSG)
Jesus spoke these words;
3 “You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule.
4 “You’re blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you.
5 “You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are—no more, no less. That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought.
6 “You’re blessed when you’ve worked up a good appetite for God. He’s food and drink in the best meal you’ll ever eat.
7 “You’re blessed when you care. At the moment of being ‘care-full,’ you find yourselves cared for.
8 “You’re blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. Then you can see God in the outside world.
9 “You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family.
10 “You’re blessed when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God’s kingdom.
11-12 “Not only that—count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are uncomfortable. You can be glad when that happens—give a cheer, even!—for though they don’t like it, I do! And all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company. My prophets and witnesses have always gotten into this kind of trouble.
In Luke 6:20-21 (MSG)
Jesus words were these:
Then he spoke: You’re blessed when you’ve lost it all. God’s kingdom is there for the finding. You’re blessed when you’re ravenously hungry. Then you’re ready for the Messianic meal. You’re blessed when the tears flow freely. Joy comes with the morning.
If you are still asking, what do these words really mean I will tell you this "You are Blessed" because of Jesus and the love of the Father. God loves you so much that he sent Jesus to to take on the sins of the world, your sins, and through your belief in this act of perfect unconditional love you are given the gift of "Living a Blessed Life" for eternity with Him!
I realize this has been a little bit longer than most and I truly believe the importance of these words. It is just to easy to get caught up with what is happening in the moment to realize the true state you are in with God and his love for you.
In Ephesians 1:3-6 (MSG) Take ownership of these words...
[ The God of Glory ] How blessed is God! And what a blessing he is! He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love. Long, long ago he decided to adopt us into his family through Jesus Christ. (What pleasure he took in planning this!) He wanted us to enter into the celebration of his lavish gift-giving by the hand of his beloved Son.
Settled on us as the focus of his love, how powerful is this? Before the earth was made God had you on his mind. There is nothing this world has to offer that will ever compare to the Love of God.
As I come to a close I want to bring you to a scripture in Revelations 19:9 (MSG)
The Angel said to me, “Write this: ‘Blessed are those invited to the Wedding Supper of the Lamb.’” He added, “These are the true words of God!”
Have you received this Invitation? If not I extend it to you now. All that is required is to believe in Jesus "the lamb that takes away the sins of the world". It is a simple as praying this prayer;
Dear Daddy God, thank you for sending your Son to proclaim me innocent, Thank you for loving me so much. Thank you, Jesus for taking all my sin to the cross past, present, and future. Because of your sacrifice I am now a Child of the most High God. My heart leaps full of Joy knowing that you have sent the Holy Spirit to guide and comfort me. Most of all thank you Jesus for giving me your gift of Peace, because of you Jesus I am free from death and will enjoy life eternal ! Amen
If you prayed this prayer I rejoice with the angels in heaven and I look forward to seeing you and all believers at the Wedding Table.
God Loves You, and live knowing ... You are Blessed!
