Blessed

The last post, Clarity, ended with Proverbs 3:13-18, which begins and ends with the word "blessed."

Have you ever considered what it means to be blessed?

• Is it wealth?
• Is it occupational?
• Is it material?
• Is it health?
• Is it abundance?

For many Christians it is all of these things, but I truly see it as something different. You see, these are all products of something special -- something greater -- something wonderful -- something meaningful.

Blessed is how God views me...

How fulfilling it is to realize my submission to God and His ways is pleasing to Him. He looks at my heart and knows my motives and my purposes. Can you think of anything more wonderful than that?

• Yes, I have a wonderful family
• Yes, I have abundance
• Yes, I have provision
• Yes, I have a fantastic job

But, these are secondary to my main point...God is pleased with me even though I am still a work in progress. As my sanctification continues, I hold steadfast to the knowledge that God views me as special and cares for me in every way. Yet, I know this is not a product of my actions...

• No, it is not my tithe
• No, it is not my prayer
• No, it is not my service
• No, it is not my knowledge

Psalm 3:5-6 sums-up my part in being blessed...

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on you own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight."

Be Blessed