Close to Jesus: How to Know if You Are Blessed

On Sunday, May 14, 2023, VLC gathered in person, which was also broadcasted online via YouTube. Pastor Stuart Nice shared a message about Jesus’ first public teaching, which is the Beatitudes, and explains how to know we are blessed.

1. The blessed know their need for God.

2. The blessed long for connection with God.

3. The blessed trust God with the now and the future.

Looking at his disciples, he said:
“Blessed are you who are poor,
for yours is the kingdom of God.
Blessed are you who hunger now,
for you will be satisfied.
Blessed are you who weep now,
for you will laugh.”
Luke 6:20-21 (NIV)