Matthew 5:5-9 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
You know as I read these characteristics that should be evident in my life, I have to ask myself, "are they"? I wonder do people see these in me or more importantly would the Lord say they are evident. The word blessed means happy, content, satisfied and each characteristic leads to being blessed. It's funny cuz the world tells me in order to be happy or blessed I have to be successful, powerful, wealthy, have more and get more. But the Bible makes it clear that being happy or blessed comes from living a life that others can see Christ in me. These attitudes are but a step in the evidence trail in my life if I am following after Christ. My prayer today is that others would see in me these being played out so that they might come to know my awesome Savior.
Father forgive me when I fail to allow your Son to be seen in my life. Today may these characteristics be seen in me so others might see you.
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