God Wants to Pour His Blessings Upon Us
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses explains to the children of Israel how they can receive God’s blessings (Deuteronomy 28:1-2). According to Strong’s Concordance, the word blessing comes from the Hebrew word “bḗrāḵâ,” which means “praise of God, a gift, present, and a treaty of peace.” Moses teaches that obedience to God will result in an abundance of blessings that will come upon them and remain with them because of their faithfulness.
Moses emphasizes that God’s blessings will encompass every area of their lives. They will be blessed wherever they are, their children will be blessed, their life’s work will flourish, and they will experience favor in all their endeavors (Deuteronomy 28:3-7). However, Moses also warns that disobedience to God will bring curses instead of blessings (Deuteronomy 28:15).
God’s desire is to bless us abundantly. When we strive to avoid strife and conflict in our lives, we create a space for His blessings to flow. Psalm 133:1-3 beautifully illustrates this principle, reminding us that unity invites God’s blessings, including His peace and provision, to dwell with us.
In today’s world, many people are burdened with feelings of despair, despondency, and depression. Yet, there is hope for those who love the Lord and choose to obey Him. God promises to provide for His people, offering not just material blessings but the peace and joy that only His presence can bring.
No matter the circumstances, those who align their hearts with God and live according to His ways can look forward to His unwavering provision and abundant blessings.
Deuteronomy 28:1-7
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1 If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations on earth.
2 All these blessings will come on you and accompany you if you obey the Lord your God:
3 You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country.
4 The fruit of your womb will be blessed, and the crops of your land and the young of your livestock—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks.
5 Your basket and your kneading trough will be blessed.
6 You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out.
7 The Lord will grant that the enemies who rise up against you will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee from you in seven.
Deuteronomy 28:15
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15 However, if you do not obey the Lord your God and do not carefully follow all his commands and decrees I am giving you today, all these curses will come on you and overtake you:
Psalm 133
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1 How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!
2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard,
running down on Aaron’s beard, down on the collar of his robe.
3 It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.
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