In Matthew 5:3-10, Jesus says,

Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

It is another instance when Jesus turns what the world thinks on its end. The world always has thought blessing was about self-centered happiness. To the world, blessing comes with riches or prosperity or power over others. Jesus sets things right in telling us that blessing doesn’t come with worldly success, but with faithfulness to the one true God of the universe.

We will only be truly blessed and find genuine joy and contentment when we learn the lesson of the Beatitudes. When we put our trust in God and rely on Him for blessing and peace we will find it, regardless of what the world throws at us.