Blessed

Last night as I reclined in my easy chair after a wonderful steak dinner, with muscles aching after a hard days work, my mind realizes how blest this man is. I think the trip to Louisville Friday night to see the Passion play started me thinking. It was a great trip with some Christian friends, and the scenes of the play were still resonating in my mind. Considering the blessings I have how can I be still. I also realize that sometimes soon satan will cause havoc in my life and attempting to shake my faith; his goal to reduce the feelings of blessing.
     When someone says I am blessed what does that mean to you? I won’t enumerate on the ways most view blessing but I will speak from my heart. Consider, (Romans 5:8), “ While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” I want you to ponder that a moment....... How about these from Jesus, (John 3:16), “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him would not perish but have every lasting life.”; (Matthew 10:39), “ if you cling to your life you will lose it; but if you give it up for Me, you will find it.” I ask you, are we blessed? Wow, wow, wow, without a doubt!
    Consider the scene of me sitting in my easy chair, feet up, belly full, and muscles aching. Jesus was sent by God even though we are unworthy of His love; He bled and died for our sins.  We can rest knowing that He does all things well. He was the sinless, perfect sacrifice required. His sacrifice, His atoning blood, was  a free gift. I did nothing to deserve it, it was done because He loved me more than I’ll ever know. Yes, in this world we will have trials, hearts aches, but we can be assured that He cares for us; through His power, ”we are more than conquerors through Christ.” Good times, good food, and rest are all wonderful, but nothing truly satisfies man’s heart needs like Jesus.
    Yes, I awoke this morning realizing how truly blessed I am.  I will praise Him in worship with my Christian brothers and sisters at church on this Sabbath day. I’m thankful that Spring is finally here after a hard Winter. I look forward to what lies ahead knowing, “that all things work for the good of them that love the Lord and are called according to His purposes.” Thank you Lord for giving me the opportunity, each day, to serve you. Thank you for paying the price, and giving me direction and hope! Yes, I am truly blessed!

Have a great day!
Bill