Is Supreme Happiness attainable?

Is supreme happiness or a state of utmost bliss attainable? Yes, and it wouldn't cost you an arm and a leg, so to speak.

"Where can I find supreme happiness?". It might surprise you that it is actually found in the Holy Bible (Matthew 5:3-12) as taught by Jesus Christ in His Sermon on the Mount and commonly known as the Beatitudes.

In Latin, beatitudo means "blessedness." Here is how you can be in a state of unperturbed peace:

1. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Recognise your need for God; that man shall not live by bread alone but every Word that proceeds from the mouth God. It is God who has given to each of us the breath of life and His Word to us are life and spirit. His written Word contains a set of principles that we can live by as we work out His purpose in us and through us.

2. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

Be humble and know that all of us have sinned and fallen short of God's standard of righteousness. Have Godly sorrow for your sins and turn away from them with a repentant heart.

3. "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth."

Being meek is not a sign of weakness, but a gracious demonstration of self-control when provoked or irritated. Stay polite. Stay in kindness. You ain't going to let nobody unnerve you.

4. "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."

Pursue God and the things of God with a desire to be well-pleasing unto Him by obeying His Word even when other people are not looking.

5. "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy."

It is more blessed to give than to receive. When you are in a position of power and authority or at an advantage, do remember to extend compassion and forgiveness to others.

6. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Let your motive be pure; unafraid of being misunderstood or judged because you desire to please God, above all.

 7. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."

Make peace happen. Take up the ministry of reconciliation. Be a promoter of commitment and loyalty.

8. "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

9. "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."

When you align yourself with the mission of God for your life, be prepared and undeterred by the opposition that comes your way.

As you put into practice with discipline and consistency what Jesus has outlined above, you will find yourself in a state of supreme happiness just as He was while on this earth before His return and ascension to heaven where He sits at the righthand of God the Father, and will come again in the fullness of time.

Click here for Pastor Kong Hee's preaching on The Beatitudes, from which this article is adapted.