‘Blessed ... are those who hear the word of God and obey it!’-Luke 11:28
Jesus turns our understandings of blessedness upside down in the Sermon on the Mount. The poor? The mourners? How can these people be blessed-sanctified-happy?
Jesus is revealing an aspect of blessedness which we may not think about often. We are blessed when we do the work of God. We are blessed, when like Mary, we say yes to the invitation of God. We are blessed in action as well as in stillness.
When our actions bring us closer to the life of Christ in us, we are blessed. A blessed discipleship is a journey upon which we embark for love of Christ.
When we spend time reading the scripture and listening for God’s voice in prayer and community, we are blessed disciples.
Our journey of blessing may not always be a happy road, but it will be the right road for us. We have been sanctified through Christ to walk the Way that leads to a deeper love of Him.
When the path is rocky, we may slow down. When the path is smooth, we may run ahead. But whatever is going on for us right now, we can turn to Christ.
Blessed are you when you struggle, but do not lose hope.
Blessed are you when you love, but do not hold too tight.
Blessed are you disciples.
Blessings,
Debra
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