October 13

Blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, who has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood. — Ps 40:4 BSB

The world tells us that the blessed, or happy, person is the one who succeeds in business, grows wealthy, or rises to power. People chase after these worldly goals. There’s no competition for the path of sainthood, and few envy the heroes of faith. Yet, from heaven’s perspective, the highest positions are held by those who trust God.

If we study the beatitudes, we learn who is truly blessed. When we trace the word “blessed” through the Bible, we find those who dwell within the circle of God’s favor. The one who trusts in the Lord is blessed because their feet are on solid ground, they have joy that can’t be shaken, and no disaster—financial, political, or personal—can disturb that trust.

Isn’t it worth seeking this secure blessedness? No other trust is truly safe, not even in this life, and what about the day of death and the judgment that follows? Only those whose trust is in God are truly blessed. The question is, where is your trust? Are you among the blessed?