Lucky or Blessed?

"Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit."~ R.E. Shay

Lucky rabbit's foot, horshoe, star, eating black-eyed peas on New Years. All supposed to bring us luck.

Some people might say you were lucky if you had a high-paying job, beautiful home, perfect spouse, obedient children, good looks, speedy car, and expensive jewels.

But wait...


What if tomorrow you got fired from your job, your home burned, your spouse filed for divorce, your children broke the law, you added weight and wrinkles, your car was wrecked, and jewels were stolen?



Luck. It can vanish in an instance. But being blessed can last for eternity.
Salvation through Jesus Christ is not gained by luck. We are blessed because we are His people.

In Matthew 5:3-12, Jesus says, 'Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those that are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven.'

While we may never be lucky in the eyes of the world, God calls us blessed.
Great is our reward in Him!