Do You Want to be Blessed

“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.” Psalm 31:1

I have been told in the past, “you are lucky, things just fall your way”.  I have always had a problem with this for two reasons.  First, I would say to those of this opinion, luck had nothing to do with it.  Second, things don’t just fall my way, I chose to live for CHRIST, it is by and through Him, He has made the difference. We each are given the same ability to live a blessed life.  The measure of a blessed life doesn’t mean you will always benefit in worldly things but rather whatever your state is, you have peace and are blessed! “Blessed is the man”

When we feel our blessed life is not what it used to be, an examination of our walk is in order.  JESUS never leaves us but we have the tendency to slip away from Him.  We are driven by the lusts of our hearts.  We get entangled with others that don’t lean on the Word of GOD.  We allow our ears to be tickled with worthless, senseless ideas and false doctrine.  It is time for us to get back to Bethel. “walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly”

If we truly want to be blessed we will get busy about the work the LORD.  We will place our emphasis on the spreading of the Gospel.  This is what He left us to do.  We will leave the soft comforts of the church pew and hit the streets for JESUS.  We will once again be in the world but not of the world.  We won't stand in the way of sinners, we will share the blessed hope.  We will stay away from the controversies of society and stick to proclaiming the unmerited favor of CHRIST. “nor standeth in the way of sinners nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.”

What is in it, to be blessed?

Not the riches of the world.

Trusting in my SAVIOR dear.

In His blessing, I am whorled.

Never blessed by my worthless way,

But by CHRIST’s loving hand.

From Him alone, my blessing comes.

Through Him alone I stand!

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:” Ephesians 1:3