Live Blessed

Words matter! Even punctuation matters: add an exclamation mark at the end to intensify the word or sentence. Words really do matter! Psalm 1 begins with “Blessed is the man …” The word “blessed” is closest translated as ... happy. The writer actually used the plural form to exclaim-emphasize his thought. This phrase has even been interpreted, “oh, the happiness of!” This deep emotional expression should make the reader want to know – must know, gotta know – what can bring about such magnificent joy? Verses 1-3 render it is the righteous (born-again, saved, Believer) who is blessed in such an extraordinary way. God laid out His plan for man to experience His Kingdom beauty when He said, “For I am the LORD your God. Consecrate (sanctify) yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am Holy.” (Leviticus 11:44). Only those who set themselves apart by living a Spirit-filled life unto righteousness will experience genuine lasting blessedness. Be holy and live blessed!