REVIVAL THROUGH ROMANS
I AM BLESSED SO I CAN BE A BLESSING
- WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE TO BLESS SOMEONE?
- WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE TO LOVE SOMEONE?
- WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE TO PRAY FOR SOMEONE?
- WHO AM I SUPPOSED TO BLESS, LOVE, AND PRAY FOR?
- AND HOW DO I DO THAT?
BY REALIZING THAT I AM BLESSED
Matthew 5:1-12 ESV
Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. [2] And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: [3] "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [4] "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. [5] "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. [6] "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. [7] "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. [8] "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. [9] "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. [10] "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [11] "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. [12] Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
I MUST REALIZE THAT I AM BLESSED, SO I CAN BE A BLESSING TO EVERYONE ELSE
Matthew 5:43-48 ESV
"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' [44] But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [45] so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. [46] For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? [47] And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? [48] You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Romans 12:14 ESV
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.
BECAUSE GOD HAS SO BLESSED ME!
