Scripture to Read: 1 Peter 3:9
The six characteristics God has called all of us to walk in when we’re willing to obey them, God promises His blessing. God’s Word says in 1 Peter 3:9, …for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing. Too often, we ask for God’s blessing instead of paying attention to His Word, where He clearly reveals how to receive His blessing. God says it again in James 1:25, But one who looks intently at the perfect law, the law of liberty, and abides by it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an effectual doer, this man will be blessed in what he does. Then our Lord Jesus Christ gives us an incredible parable about receiving God the Father’s blessing as we obey His Word in Matthew 7:24–27. Our Lord Jesus repeats it in Luke 11:28, But He said, “On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” God does not want us to miss His blessing, but too often we miss so much because we cling to this world more than we cling to God and His Word. There is no doubt that we must walk according to His Word daily and as we obey Him, we are guaranteed His blessing. God’s blessing is NOT about gaining worldly wealth, health, or prosperity. God is not interested in us longing for the garbage of this world. God's blessing is what we have in Christ and our inheritance in Him once we get home. Let’s cling to Him.
Challenge & Application
· What did you learn about God’s blessing in comparison to what this world says is a blessing?
· Why do so many miss the blessing of God today, and how can we help them get back on track?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!