Blessed Is He

The very first beatitude which is written in the final book of inspiration states, "Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand."  Revelation 1:3.  In order to keep those things, we must know those things.  To know means that we must read and hear.  The will of God has been written in words so that we may read.  "Whereby when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ."  Ephesians 3:4.  The mystery of Christ can be understood when we read.  "Seek ye out of the book of the Lord, and read..."  Isaiah 34:16.  God wants us to be readers of His word.  As we read, we come to understanding.  Understanding brings us to obedience.  We are to keep, store within our minds, what God has revealed for us to know.  Keeping His word in our mind will help us in times of temptation and trial.  The words give us light in the darkness and comfort in the storm.  This brings us to a state of blessedness.  We are blessed because of our knowledge and understanding of God and His direction for our lives.  The worldly conditions of life cannot remove this blessedness.  Happy is the one who reads the eternal words of life.