The Beatitudes

Have you noticed what the beatitudes don't say? They don't say blessed are those that seek blessedness. Why is that? Like joy you are not blessed by seeking blessing but rather being a blessing. You don't become joyful by seeking joy but by having fellowship. That is why John ties fellowship and joy together. Fellowship with the Father and the Son will lead to fellowship with other believers. Fellowship with the Father, Son and others will lead to joy that nothing can take away. Being joyful is not pretending that everything is good but knowing that your relationships are good.