What does it mean to be Blessed? Is it material blessing, houses, money, clothes, no stress in life? Is it "Ease of life"? Is it talent and job success? Is it a big ministry, a large church, lots of numbers? My answer in short - NO! Look a Jesus; there was none more righteous than He and His righteousness led Him to a Cross. The disciples were all killed and persecuted for "Walking in the Law of God" and "Seeking to know Him". Countless others, even today, are murdered for His Name. But we in America think our righteousness will make us rich and famous? Blessed means "Blessed of God" not "Blessed by man". Life is hard for the believer. "Narrow is the gate, and few are those who enter". The gate is narrow and so is the road that leads to it. But oh how blessed is the man that seeks to walk on the narrow road. He's a man that will quickly get back on it when he slips. He's a man that continually seeks to make sure his footing is secure. He's a man that longs for the gate that is before him. He also is a man that is not walking in his own strength... but the strength of the One who already walked before him. He's a child walking in his Father's footsteps; trying only to be like his Dad. He's a man that at the core of his being screams with the Psalmist in 119:5 - "Oh that my ways may be established To keep Thy statutes"! Is this the cry of your heart? If not...you need to check your heart; you may be on the wrong road. - Scott
Side Note - "Read Job 23" ...read the entire chapter for context, but focus on Job's heart in verses 10-12. "I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food". Could we say this after we had lost what Job had lost? -Words like this come from the heart of a man (Job) who is truly Blessed.
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