I’ve never met a person who didn’t want to be blessed in one way or another. Did you know that there is a clear-cut prescription for how to be blessed in the Bible?
You are likely familiar with the Beatitudes (the blessed be’s) found in Matthew 5:3-12 in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. That’s a summary of sorts of what the Bible teaches about being blessed. The Bible has a lot more to say on the subject.
Now, we need to be careful when speaking of blessing, as the term is often misused. There is a form of pseudo-Christianity out there that teaches God wants you to have whatever you want in this life. That’s a heretical lie. God is more concerned about our holiness than our temporary earthly happiness.
To be blessed is to find peace, hope, and joy in the Lord regardless of what is happening in our earthly circumstances.
Here is a sampling of what the Bible teaches about finding your blessing.
And if you faithfully obey the voice of the Lord your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God. Deuteronomy 28:1-2
Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. Jeremiah 17:7
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. Psalm 1:1
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12
How blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. Psalm 119:1
I could carry on and list dozens of verses. From Genesis to Revelation, the Word speaks of the blessing of the Lord resting on those who are His.
Jesus is the prescription for blessing. His way is narrow and not always easy, but it is the only pathway to true hope, peace, love, joy, and blessing.
Turn to Him. Know Him. Trust Him. Put Him first and follow Him.
Hallelu Yah,
Be blessed,
Kevin