Whom God chooses. Ephesians 1:3–6
Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! Through Christ, God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing that heaven has to offer. Before the creation of the world, he chose us through Christ to be holy and perfect in his presence. Because of his love he had already decided to adopt us through Jesus Christ. He freely chose to do this so that the kindness she had given us in his dear Son would be praised and given glory.
You are the one who hears prayers. Psalm 65:2–4
Everyone will come to you. Various sins overwhelm me. You are the one who forgives our rebellious acts. Blessed is the person you choose and invite to live with you in your courtyards. We will be filled with good food from your house, from your holy temple.
Who know Christ. Matthew 16:16–17
Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God!” Jesus replied, “Simon, son of Jonah, you are blessed! No human revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven revealed it to you.
Who know the gospel. Psalm 89:15–17
Blessed are the people who know how to praise you. They walk in the light of your presence, O LORD. They find joy in your name all day long. They are joyful in your righteousness because you are the glory of their strength. By your favor you give us victory.
Who are not offended at Christ. Matthew 11:6
Whoever doesn’t lose his faith in me is indeed blessed.”
Whose sins are forgiven.
Blessed is the person whose disobedience is forgiven and whose sin is pardoned. Blessed is the person whom the LORD no longer accuses of sin and who has no deceitful thoughts.
Who believe. Luke 1:45
You are blessed for believing that the Lord would keep his promise to you.”
Galatians 3:9
So people who believe are blessed together with Abraham, the man of faith.
Whose sins are forgiven. Psalm 32:1–2
Blessed is the person whose disobedience is forgiven and whose sin is pardoned. Blessed is the person whom the LORD no longer accuses of sin and who has no deceitful thoughts.
OUR GOD ALLOWS US TO KNOW WHO THE BLESSED ARE, LET US MAKE SURE WE ARE INCLUDED IN THE ONES THAT ARE BLESSED BY GOD.
LET US LIVE OUR LIFE IN A WAY THAT WILL CAUSE GOD TO WANT TO BLESS US.
PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM