Blessed are . . . —Matthew 5:3-11
We wish to “be blessed.” We wish blessings on others. But what does it really mean to “be blessed.” In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus describes many who are blessed; but the pronouncements seems simplistic yet contradictory. The poor will have kingdoms; the mourning will be comforted, meek obtain power, etc.
Many have tried to create a world where the Beatitudes are tghe norm. Others look at them as describing what heaven will be like. I believe Jesus is describing the incredible work of the Holy Spirit in the life of he believer.
The teachings of Jesus are all out of proportion when compared to our natural way of looking at things, and they come to us initially with astonishing discomfort. We gradually have to conform our walk and conversation to the precepts of Jesus Christ as the Holy Spirit applies them to our circumstances. The Sermon on the Mount is not a set of rules and regulations— it is a picture of the life we will live when the Holy Spirit is having His unhindered way with us.
To be blessed is to live the Spirit controlled life and nothing less.
Nick
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