Blessings for the Obedient

This is a new year and I believe the people of God have an opportunity to walk in His blessings as never before, despite the social and economic crises all around in the world. 

 

While some may see the number as 13 representing something negative, for followers of Christ Jesus, 2013 can be a year of double blessing. But what will it take to experience God’s goodness/blessing being doubled in our lives? It will take determined obedience.

 Psalm 37: 18-25

 18 Those who obey the LORD are daily in his care, and what he has given them will be theirs forever.
19 They won't be in trouble when times are bad, and they will have plenty when food is scarce.
20 Wicked people are enemies of the LORD and will vanish like smoke from a field on fire.
21 An evil person borrows and never pays back; a good person is generous and never stops giving.
22 Everyone the LORD blesses will receive the land; everyone the LORD curses will be destroyed.
23 If you do what the LORD wants, he will make certain each step you take is sure.
24 The LORD will hold your hand, and if you stumble, you still won't fall.
25 As long as I can remember, good people have never been left helpless, and their children have never gone begging for food.

Psalm 37 reveals many things. It reveals that God takes care of those daily who obey Him regardless of what is happening in the earth; it reveals that the character of the obedient displays goodness, integrity and generosity; it reveals that God orders the steps of His obedient ones and even if they stumble, they will not crash and burn. God also makes provision for the children of those who are obedient.

These are awesome promises of God!

Let this year be a year of drawing close to the Lord through prayer, praise/worship and obedience to His Word. Then watch Him accomplish great things in our lives as only He can.

That’s my plan. What is yours?

Be encouraged and refreshed!