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Sunday, February 10, 2013

Who Are Blessed By The Lord? (NLT)

Those Who Avoid Sin                                                           Psalms 1:1
Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.

Those Who Take Refuge In The Lord                                 Psalms 2:12
Submit to God’s royal son, or he will become angry, and you will be destroyed in the midst of all your activities—for his anger flares up in an instant.  But what joy for all who take refuge in him! 

Those Whose Sins Are Forgiven                                          Psalms 32:1
Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight!

Those Who Trust In The Lord                                              Psalms 40:4
Oh, the joys of those who trust the Lordwho have no confidence in the proud or in those who worship idols.

Those Who Show Concern For The Weak                           Psalms 41:1
Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor!  The Lord rescues them when they are in trouble.

Those Chosen By The Lord                                                  Psalms 65:4
What joy for those you choose to bring near, those who live in your holy courts.  What festivities await us
inside your holy Temple.

Those Who Dwell In God's House                                       Psalms 84:4
What joy for those who can live in your house, always singing your praises.  Interlude

Those Disciplined By The Lord                                            Psalms 94:12
Joyful are those you discipline, Lordthose you teach with your instructions.

Those Who Fear The Lord                                                    Psalms 112:1
Praise the Lord!  How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying his commands.

Those Who Walk According To God's Law                         Psalms 119:1-2
1   Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord.  
2   Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts.

Those Who Find Wisdom In The Lord                                 Proverbs 3:13
Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding.

Those Who Wait For The Lord                                            Isaiah 30:18
So the Lord must wait for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion.  For the Lord is a faithful God.  Blessed are those who wait for his help.

Those Who Follow The Way Of Jesus                                Matthew 5:3-12 & Luke 6:20-22
Matthew 5:3-12
3    “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
4    God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5    God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.
6    God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.
7    God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
8    God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.
9    God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.
10  God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
Luke 6:20-22
20  Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said, “God blesses you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours.
21  God blesses you who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied.  God blesses you who weep now, for in due time you will laugh. 

Those Who Confess Jesus As God's Son                           Matthew 16:16-17
16  Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”
17  Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being.

Those Who Hear And Obey God's Word                           Luke 11:28
Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.”

Those Who Persevere In Their Faith                                 James 1:12
God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

Those Who Die In The Lord                                               Revelation 14:13
And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this down: Blessed are those who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, says the Spirit, they are blessed indeed, for they will rest from their hard work; for their good deeds follow them!”

Those Invited To Christ's Marriage Feast                        Revelation 19:9
And the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb.” And he added, “These are true words that come from God.”

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