Blessings and Curses

This message is about the great reversal found in Luke 6:20–26, where Jesus declares blessings not on the wealthy and comfortable, but on the poor, the hungry, and the persecuted. In a world that chases status and success, Jesus flips the script: true blessing is found in dependence on God, not in material abundance. Those who weep and hunger now, who are hated for His name, will find joy, satisfaction, and reward in God’s eternal kingdom.

But Jesus doesn’t stop with blessings—He gives a sobering warning. Woe to those who laugh now, who are full and praised by all, for they’ve already received their reward in full. It's not that success is evil, but when comfort leads to spiritual complacency, when laughter mocks righteousness, and when popularity replaces truth, the soul is in danger. We’re called to trust not in our wealth, reputation, or comfort, but in Christ alone—who became poor, so that through Him, we might become eternally rich.