“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.” – Psalms 33:12 KJV
God’s blessing is not a feeling that comes and goes on a whim; it is a way of life. Being blessed is not about living in gratitude only for a moment; it is about cherishing everything that is dear to God for the duration of life, seeking what is pleasing to Him always, and becoming His own inheritance through faith in Jesus Christ.
But how could you know that you are blessed of God? Jesus provided us with an answer in the following words:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.” – Matthew 5:3-12 KJV
Does this describe your life? Are you really putting forth an earnest effort to be what Jesus spoke of here? If not, why? Perhaps you might think that it is too hard to live like this. Well, if that’s the case then what sense is there in asking God for His blessing when you don’t believe that it’s possible to be blessed? And if it weren’t possible to do these things then why would Jesus have spoken about them in such a way as to indicate that people would do them?
Listen, if anyone wants God’s blessing then they need only to obey Him. In living in obedience to God we reveal that we are abiding in Christ. And if we are in Christ then we are blessed: for the presence of God within our lives is the blessing. Therefore if we wrap our arms around His good will, seeking first His kingdom and righteousness in all matters of Life, we will not only discover what it means to be blessed, we will also show the world what His blessing really looks like.
Do you want God’s blessing? Then set an example before others of what it means to be blessed. In other words, prove it by being it: be a blessing.
“Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” – Matthew 5:13-16 KJV