Genesis
12:1-3; Proverbs 10:22
Blessing is an
empowerment to prosper. It is a supernatural release of the power of God upon a
man. Many times, people receive blessings through pronouncement from the mouth
of God; they also come from the mouths of anointed servants of God.
God wants all
His children to prosper and abound in good health (3 John 1:2)
Our God delights in the prosperity of His servants (Psalm 35:27b)
God called Abraham (in Gen 12) and blessed him, in order to make him (Abraham) a blessing. God is purpose-driven! Everything He does is centred around His divine purposes, and His purposes are established by His Words.
Our God delights in the prosperity of His servants (Psalm 35:27b)
God called Abraham (in Gen 12) and blessed him, in order to make him (Abraham) a blessing. God is purpose-driven! Everything He does is centred around His divine purposes, and His purposes are established by His Words.
When purpose
is not well defined, abuse is inevitable. If we don’t understand the purpose of
God’s blessing, we have a high tendency of abusing it.
Prosperity in the light of God’s Word is a product of covenant walk (relationship) with God. (Deut 8:18)
Prosperity in the light of God’s Word is a product of covenant walk (relationship) with God. (Deut 8:18)
We need to
know the ‘WHY’ and ‘HOW’ of God’s blessings, so that we can be the custodians
of heavenly resources.
WHY (the
purpose)
HOW (the approach)
HOW (the approach)
·
WHY
GOD BLESSES
God blesses
us, so that we can be a channel of distribution (blessing) to others. (Gen
12:1-3). He wants to make us custodians of heavenly resources. We must be
willing to release the blessings upon others.
God blesses us
in order to establish His covenant. (Deut 8:18). He blessed Abraham, Isaac and
Jacob and their descendants, in order to establish His covenant with them.
He blesses us
to restore us (Joel 2:23-27) – to give us double for our trouble; divine
abundance in place of lack; He replaces our shame with fame.
He blesses us
so that we can always remember Him (Deut 8:18)
He blesses us
to become promoters of His Kingdom (Isaiah 43:21). He wants us to use the
heavenly resources He has bestowed upon us, for the advancement of His Kingdom.
·
HOW
GOD BLESSES
Through
priestly or prophetic blessings – Numbers 6:22-27; Gen 14:18-19
Through divinely inspired ideas – Gen 26:2-3; 41:33-37
Through parental blessings – Isaac to Jacob (Gen 27); Jacob to the patriarchs (Gen 29)
Through divine favour – Exodus 12:35-36; Psalm 102:13
Through the works of our hands – Psalm 1:3; 67:5-7
Through divinely inspired ideas – Gen 26:2-3; 41:33-37
Through parental blessings – Isaac to Jacob (Gen 27); Jacob to the patriarchs (Gen 29)
Through divine favour – Exodus 12:35-36; Psalm 102:13
Through the works of our hands – Psalm 1:3; 67:5-7
HOW TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS OF GOD
The fear of
the Lord – walking in His ways, delighting greatly in His commandments (Psalm
128:1-6; Psalm 112:1-4)
Living by the
Word of God – Psalm 1:1-3; Joshua 1:8
Seeking the Kingdom of God first – Matt 6:33
Getting involved in things that further promote the Kingdom of God – Mal 3:10-12
Diligence in our work – Deut 28:12
Giving to the needy – Proverbs 19:17; 28:27; 11:25
Seeking the Kingdom of God first – Matt 6:33
Getting involved in things that further promote the Kingdom of God – Mal 3:10-12
Diligence in our work – Deut 28:12
Giving to the needy – Proverbs 19:17; 28:27; 11:25
PASTOR NATHANIEL SADELA
Resident pastor
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