BLESSED - Jan. 8th, 2008

Sing with me...
"I am blessed, I am blessed. Everyday of my life I am blessed.
When I wake up in the morning and when I lay my head to rest.
I am blessed, I am blessed."
How about you? Is that your mindset today? I believe the blessings of God are available for all of God's kids. However, many of God's kids can't seem to see the forest for the trees! They're looking for tangible signs.
More money...
More friends...
More square footage...
More, More, More...
What is the measurement you use? What indicator do you apply to yourself or family and friends to determine their blessing level? Allow me speak a word of warning this morning. Let's fall back on a parable of Jesus for this one. Luke 12:16-21 tells the story of a rich man who was so "blessed" that he decided to simply build bigger barns to house all of his "more". This man's methodology of measurement was flawed to the core. In fact, he even declared his bungled belief out loud.
"Soul, you have many goods laid up for man years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry."
God responded as patiently as possible with...
"Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?"
Then Jesus provides a wise warning for us with this statement. "So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God."
So there you go. Be forewarned that the blessings of God cannot be measured with a temporal measuring stick. In fact, according to this parable, it's very foolish and extremely dangerous to do so. Becoming "rich toward God" is a much better guideline to go by.
Paul gives us an even better perspective about the blessings of God in Ephesians 1:3 - "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places in Christ."
So with that in mind...
"I am blessed, I am blessed. Everyday of my life I am blessed.
When I wake up in the morning and when I lay my head to rest.
I am blessed, I am blessed."

Wanna meet me here in the morning?
Sam