And all these blessings shall come upon you and
overtake you, because you obey the voice of the Lord your God. Deuteronomy 28:2
When you walk in fellowship with
God, you do not have to ask Him to bless you. He wants to bless you! Just as
you enjoy surprising someone you love with unexpected gifts, God delights in
giving you His gifts in times and ways that you might never expect. God’s
blessings often come in the midst of your everyday life—an encouraging
telephone call in the middle of a busy morning or a letter you receive at the
end of a hard day. A friend may drop by to help when you are overwhelmed, or
you may receive unexpected financial help at a time of need. Often, God’s
blessings do not come in spectacular ways but in the ordinary busyness of your
life. They come just when you most need an expression of God’s love.
Blessings come as a result of
obedience. When you walk closely with the Lord, blessings will come, regardless
of whether you seek them. Blessings from your obedience will also come to those
around you—to your children and to your grandchildren. Solomon enjoyed vast
wealth during his reign, but God’s blessing upon him came largely as a result
of his father David’s obedience in the previous generation. God promised
Abraham that his obedience would bring blessing to all the families of the
earth (Gen. 12:2-3).
Do not take God’s gifts for
granted. When you receive an unexpected blessing, thank God for His continuing
love and be alert to recognize the next time His blessing overtakes you!
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