Is there any difference between being happy and being blessed?
Merriam-Webster gives one definition of blessed as “enjoying happiness or the bliss of heaven.”
Undoubtedly, heaven will be a blissful, happy place, and, since it is our aim to bring heaven to earth, we strive to stay in good graces with our Heavenly Father, and to encourage others in this same pursuit.
The apostle John records the account of Jesus serving his disciples by washing their feet and then telling them to imitate him, stating “blessed are you if you do these things.” Sometimes, we find happiness in the last place that we think to look: humble service to our loved ones.
The world has an abundance of those who seek to be leaders, and Godly leadership is a good thing. However, only Jesus can give us the grace and wisdom to lead others to him by our humble service.
The world can ignore our words, but they cannot ignore Christlike service, for it stands out uniquely in this fast paced, fame crazed world of ours.
Quiet, humble worship of God and Christ by simple obedience. That is the path to bliss, happiness, and joy. There is no other. All other substitutes crumble under the pressures of life. Come what may, Christ is always near for those who will seek his face in humble obedience and service.
We may remember that the call to faith is a call to surrender and service. Christ cannot be our savior if he is not our Lord. It is a package deal.
~ Brad Heilhecker
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