Blessed Are Those Who Trust Him

"Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him" (1).

Why are those who put their trust in God blessed? Let's compare a few verses of scripture. David ascribed many wonderful blessings and values he received from the Lord when he said, "The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; the God of my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge; my Savior, You save me from violence. I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies" (2). This is quite a list of blessings and benefits that David gives credit to God for receiving from Him. David was always giving praise to the Lord and the Lord blessed Him wonderfully in many different ways.

The Lord benefits and blesses even those who do not know Him or trust Him. "He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust" (3). All the benefits and blessings of nature is there for the "just and the unjust".

Another great benefit and blessing available to all of us is this, "Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; Blessed is the man to whom the Lord shall not impute sin" (4). This is the greatest of all blessings which God has made available to us through Jesus. God is far more interested in us learning from our mistakes and growing in grace and understanding than in punishing us for bad behavior. In reality, He does not punish us. The consequence of our bad behaviors is what punishes us. Blessed in deed are those whose sins are forgiven.

1. Psalm 2:12.
2. 2 Samuel 22:2-4.
3. Matthew 5:45.
4. Romans 4:7, 8