Do you feel fortunate?  Blessed, even?  What if Jesus himself said, "Woe to you!" - would you be a bit concerned?

The following passage is part of a sermon given by Jesus in the book of Luke.  Notice that it's addressed to his own disciples, not merely to the crowds.  Is he saying something to you today?

Luke 6:20-26 (NIV)

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.
Blessed are you when men hate you,
   when they exclude you and insult you
   and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.

"Rejoice in that day and leap for you, because great is your reward in heaven.  For that is how their fathers treated the prophets.

"But woe to you who are rich,
   for you have already received your comfort.
Woe to you who are well fed now,
   for you will go hungry.
Woe to you who laugh now,
   for you will mourn and weep.
Woe to you when all men speak well of you,
   for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets."

Which of the blessings in this passage apply to you?  Which of the woes apply to you?

Is there anything about this passage that troubles you?  If so, what is it?  Spend some time in prayer on this today.