Matthew 11:6

Matthew 11:6 “And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.”

At first glance the meaning of this verse escaped me. But during the class yesterday the explanation given was quite illuminating, not just for the meaning of this verse, but also for its implications. Blessed is he who accepts the circumstances that he is in, realizing that there’s no line between circumstances and God’s love, and that God has a plan for where he’s at. Blessed is he who realizes that God is not inattentive, that he cares and that he’s not late, who recognizes that just because he can’t see it that God is still in control. Blessed is he who is not offended on account of Jesus. When you can’t understand why you are where you are, look back at what God has done in your life, and look outside to what he’s doing for others and the circumstances they are in.

Application-When I start to get consumed with my own pain, I will remember to look out to what’s going on with other people and look back at the things God’s blessed me with. I will also not blame God for things that hurt or that I can’t understand.