Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in His ways. For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table. Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD. The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life. Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children, and peace upon Israel. (Psalms 128:1-6)
What a blessing it is to live in obedience to GOD. We draw close to Him in the study of His Word, minister to His people as He provides, and witness to those around us who don't know Jesus Christ. We trust Him not only for our Salvation, but also for our needs, for opportunities to minister and serve, and for guidance and instruction as we do His will.
The Psalmist also refers here to blessings within the home and family, and while that is not always the case for church members now, GOD has ways to bless His people because He loves each and everyone of us. He loves us not because we are worthy, or we are somehow deserving of any form of grace, but because He is Love.
He is also, however a GOD of Judgment and wrath, and one day each of us will face Him for judgment. We can either stand in Christ, forgiven, because we surrendered to Him on His terms and are born again, or you can bow before Almighty GOD in your own trespasses and sins and face His judgment with no hope of Salvation.
But GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. As the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, He gave Himself for you and your sIn. If you believe His Word and receive Him by faith in His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary, He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. Trust Him for His blessing of Salvation today.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
The Psalmist also refers here to blessings within the home and family, and while that is not always the case for church members now, GOD has ways to bless His people because He loves each and everyone of us. He loves us not because we are worthy, or we are somehow deserving of any form of grace, but because He is Love.
He is also, however a GOD of Judgment and wrath, and one day each of us will face Him for judgment. We can either stand in Christ, forgiven, because we surrendered to Him on His terms and are born again, or you can bow before Almighty GOD in your own trespasses and sins and face His judgment with no hope of Salvation.
But GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. As the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, He gave Himself for you and your sIn. If you believe His Word and receive Him by faith in His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary, He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. Trust Him for His blessing of Salvation today.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
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