ARE YOU BLESSED?

ARE YOU BLESSED? Blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, who has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood. Psalm 40:4 The world tells us that the blessed, or happy, person is the one who succeeds in business, grows wealthy, or rises to power. People chase after these worldly goals. On the other hand, there’s no competition for the path of sainthood, and few envy the heroes of faith. Yet, from heaven’s perspective, the highest positions are held by those who trust God wholeheartedly. If we study the Beatitudes, we learn who is truly blessed. When we trace the word “blessed” through the Bible, we find what it means to dwell within the circle of God’s favor. The one who trusts in the Lord is blessed because their feet are on solid ground, they have joy that can’t be shaken, and no disaster—financial, political, or personal—can disturb that trust which has proven (over and over again) that God is faithful! Isn’t it worth seeking this secure blessedness? No other trust is truly safe, not in this life; and what about the day of judgment that follows? Only those whose trust is in God are truly blessed. The question is, where is your trust? Are you among the blessed? By J.R. Miller