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Sunday, 13th April 2025

Rev Daniel Xi An Poon

“Who Is the One Truly Blessed?”

Psalm 1:1–6 and Matthew 5:1–12

When we hear the word “blessed,” we often think of money, success, comfort, or peaceful relationships. However, the Bible teaches that true blessing is not about material success or an easy life. It is about living close to God and following His truth. Psalm 1 and Jesus’ teachings in the Beatitudes show us what real blessing looks like.

First, the truly blessed person rejects the world’s way of thinking and living. Psalm 1:1 says that the blessed person does not follow the advice of the wicked, join in the lifestyle of sinners, or sit among mockers. There is a clear movement from walking to standing to sitting, showing how easy it is to fall deeper into worldly values. But the blessed person chooses a different path, staying away from these influences and seeking to live by God’s standards rather than by popularity, comfort, or success.

Second, the truly blessed person loves and meditates on God’s Word. Psalm 1:2 tells us that this person delights in the law of the Lord and thinks about it day and night. Loving God’s Word is not a burden but a joy, and it becomes the center of their heart and decisions. In the Beatitudes, Jesus shows that blessing begins with humility, repentance, and surrender—traits like being poor in spirit, mourning over sin, and being meek. True blessing is about who we are in God’s light, not about what we achieve.

Third, the truly blessed person bears fruit in God’s perfect timing. Psalm 1:3 compares such a person to a tree planted by streams of water, growing strong and healthy, and bearing fruit when the time is right. This tree is not wild; it has been deliberately planted in a place where it can thrive. In the same way, when we love God’s Word and stay rooted in Him, our lives will naturally produce righteousness, mercy, and purity. Even if the world does not see it immediately, God will bring about the results at the right time.

The truly blessed person is not the one with the most money, fame, or the smoothest life. It is the one who refuses to follow the world’s ways, who delights in God’s Word, who grows to reflect the character of Christ, and who bears spiritual fruit in season. This is the life that God calls blessed, and this is the invitation Jesus gives us through the Beatitudes: not just to admire these qualities, but to live them out as His followers.