BLESSED ASSURANCE
Memorise: Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well
with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings. Isaiah 3:10
Read: Psalms 23:1-5, (KJV)
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me
beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of
righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of
death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they
comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine
enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Bible in one year: Isaiah 1-3, Psalms 31:9-18
God is calling us to a closer walk with him. This is the
only way to launch us into the realm of His divine blessings. The blessings and
miracles of God are exclusively reserved for His children. It is only the elect
of God that can be assured of His blessings. One question we must always
remember to ask when we read of or hear God make a promise is: am I the one God
is referring to? Do I qualify to be blessed? God’s blessings are only reserved
for those who live holy.
Open Heavens 9 August 2016: - Blessed Assurance
“Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity;
therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee, with the oil of gladness above
thy fellows”
Hebrews 1:9
To be assured of the blessing of the Lord, you need to be
righteous. Every sin in your life reduces your chance of being a full
beneficiary of the goodness of God. This is why you need to find out (and be
sincere in your search) if there is any sin hidden in your life. Ask yourself:
what are those things that can limit the flow of God’s blessings to my life?
God has given us all things, but they will not flow into the lives of those who
are not living according to His pattern. You can determine how far you want to
be blessed in God. It is a function of the relationship that exists between you
and God. This is why you need to ensure that nothing hinders your relationship
with Him, so that there can be an uninterrupted flow of blessings to your life.
(9 August 2016 open heavens)
The moment we begin
to follow God, there will always be an assurance of His divine protection so
that you don’t become plagued with the suffering and turmoil of life. All that
is necessary for one’s survival is already guaranteed in God. For reason best
know to God, there are certain things that He will not reveal to you. He enjoys
giving pleasant surprises to His children. He always gives those who serve His
more than they bargained for. When I was answering the call to ministry, I
never knew God was going to bless me as much as He has done so far. All I was
after was just to love Him and serve Him with the whole of my heart, because I
was glad He had rescued me from the wicked hands of the Devil. But God decided
to bless me beyond measure. My greatest dream was just to become the youngest
Vice-Chancellor of a University. But today, that dream is child’s play in
comparison with what God is
Key Point
There is a ready-made banquet prepared for those who belong
to God.
Open Heavens Devotional, written by Pastor E.A Adeboye
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