Being Blessed
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Definition and Overview:
Being blessed in the biblical context refers to receiving favor, protection, and happiness from God. It encompasses both spiritual and material well-being, often reflecting a state of grace and divine approval. The concept of blessing is deeply rooted in the covenantal relationship between God and His people, where obedience and faithfulness to God's commandments result in blessings.

Old Testament Context:
In the Old Testament, blessings are frequently associated with God's promises to the patriarchs and the nation of Israel. Genesis 12:2-3 records God's promise to Abram: "I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you." This passage highlights the idea that blessings are not only personal but also extend to others through the blessed individual.

The Mosaic Law also outlines blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience. Deuteronomy 28:1-2 states, "If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all His commandments I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the LORD your God."

New Testament Context:
In the New Testament, the concept of being blessed takes on a more spiritual dimension. Jesus' teachings in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12) redefine what it means to be blessed, emphasizing spiritual virtues over material wealth: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven... Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."

The Apostle Paul further elaborates on spiritual blessings in Ephesians 1:3 : "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms." This underscores the idea that true blessings are found in a relationship with Christ and the spiritual riches that come from it.

Theological Implications:
Being blessed is often seen as a sign of God's favor and presence in one's life. It is not merely about material prosperity but encompasses peace, joy, and fulfillment that come from living in accordance with God's will. The Bible teaches that blessings are both a gift from God and a result of living a life that honors Him.

Practical Application:
Believers are encouraged to seek God's blessings through prayer, obedience, and faith. Psalm 1:1-3 provides a practical guide: "Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does."

Conclusion:
The biblical concept of being blessed encompasses a holistic view of well-being that includes spiritual, emotional, and sometimes material aspects. It is deeply connected to one's relationship with God and adherence to His commandments, promising both present and eternal rewards.
Topical Bible Verses
Matthew 5:1
And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came to him:
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Blessed Creature, which Being Itself Other than Thou, Has Known no ...
... Book XIII Chapter X Blessed creature, which being itself other than Thou,
has known no other condition? Blessed creature, which ...
/.../the confessions of saint augustine/chapter x blessed creature which.htm

Introduction
... Ignatius, who is also called Theophorus, to the Church which is at Ephesus, in Asia,
deservedly most happy, being blessed in the greatness and fulness of God ...
/.../ignatius/the epistle of ignatius to the ephesians/introduction.htm

Whether by Being Sanctified in the Womb the Blessed virgin was ...
... OF THE SANCTIFICATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN (SIX ARTICLES) Whether by being sanctified
in the womb the Blessed Virgin was preserved from all actual sin? ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether by being sanctified in.htm

How the Demons Can Mediate Between Gods and Men if they have ...
... Chapter 13."How the Demons Can Mediate Between Gods and Men If They Have Nothing
in Common with Both, Being Neither Blessed Like the Gods, Nor Miserable Like ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 13 how the demons can.htm

Why, when all Will to be Blessed, that is Rather Chosen by which ...
... For he comes near to being a blessed man, who wills well whatsoever he wills,
and wills things, which when he obtains, he will be blessed. ...
/.../augustine/on the holy trinity/chapter 6 why when all will.htm

The Blessed Hope and Its Power
... the infinite Contradiction to the least compromise, under any pretext, with evil;
and He is this, among other ways, by being Himself "that blessed Hope"; "the ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/moule/philippian studies/chapter x the blessed hope.htm

Blessed Adversity.
... of those who previously were for the time alienated, and blessed the latter end
of ... and grandchildren, to the fourth generation; and finally died, being old and ...
//christianbookshelf.org/taylor/a ribband of blue/blessed adversity.htm

Pious Little Peter.
... disappointed in all my hopes of heaven." But being exhorted to cast all his unbelieving
thoughts away, and put his entire trust in his blessed Redeemer, whose ...
/.../wesley/stories of boys and girls who loved the saviour/pious little peter.htm

To Alexander, Bishop of the City of Constantinople.
... But these, laying aside the spirit of bondage, when by brave deeds and by progress
they have received the spirit of adoption, being blessed by Him who is the ...
/.../i to alexander bishop of the.htm

Blessed Prosperity Meditations on the First Psalm.
... the Word as the great Worker, and rejoice in the privilege of being a fellow ... about
the grand work in which he is privileged to take a blessed but infinitesimal ...
/.../taylor/a ribband of blue/blessed prosperity meditations on the.htm

Resources
In what ways is being a Christian difficult? | GotQuestions.org

What does the Bible say about being a good student? | GotQuestions.org

Is being drunk in the Spirit a biblical experience? | GotQuestions.org

Being: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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