Jesus Defines Blessings Differently (Luke 6:17-26)

Sixth Sunday After Epiphany, February 13, 2022

Epiphany Series: Uncovered

Uncovered Blessings:  Blessings are cursed; curses are blessed

First Reading:  Jeremiah 17: 5-8. The one who is blessed is the one who has been given the gift of faith, whose trust is in the Lord .

Psalm 1. How truly blessed are they who shun the sinners’ ways..

Second Reading:  2 Corinthians 12:7-10. Paul came to see his infirmity as a blessing as it forced him to rely on God’s strength.

Gospel Reading and Sermon Text: Luke 6:17-26. Jesus Defines Blessings Differently.

Jesus teaches that the good things we seek are found in places we would least expect.

The things that feel to us like curses are really blessings when they bring us closer to our Savior and when they remind us to rely on his strength.

And the things that often come to the top of our list when we think about blessings—-those things can actually draw us away from him and his love and salvation. We are so easily distracted by the things of this world.

Jesus wants us to be truly blessed; let us rejoice in his love.

 Pastor Nathan Kassulke