BLESSED
Matthew 5: 3-12
The word "blessed" here means happy because of the supreme favor of God. When God blesses, according to his purpose and power, he does not wish for us to be, but effectually makes sinners to be possessors of his blessing. These "blessings" are not stages that a believer strives for one-by-one or gradually attains or arrives at little-by-little. This is what a believer IS whom God has effectually blessed.
· Every believer IS poor in spirit
· Every believer DOES mourn.
· Every believer IS meek.
· Every believer DOES hunger and thirst after righteousness.
· Every believer IS merciful.
· Every believer IS pure in heart.
· Every believer IS a peacemaker
· Every believer IS persecuted for righteousness sake.
If these characteristics describe you then you are happy because God has supremely favored you.