Today's Word of Blessing

A LIFE PLEASING TO GOD 

Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.     (3 John 1:2)

  Dearly beloved, the Scripture says, “No longer will they call you Deserted, or name your land Desolate. But you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be married” (Isaiah 62:4).

Today, you can see many families in a forsaken state. But the Word of God says: “You shall be called Hepzibah and your land Beulah.” Yes! God takes delight in those who do His will and blesses them.

When Lord Jesus lived on this earth, He passed through the path of tears from the beginning to the end. So He knows your tears. Do not be dejected. He comforts you: “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well” (3 John 2).

Laban, on the eve of his sister’s marriage greeted her: “Our sister, may you increase to thousands upon thousands!” (Genesis 24:60). Similarly, an angel greeted Mary: “Greetings, you who are highly favored!” (Luke 1:28). Likewise, God will bless you too.

The life of Lord Jesus Christ was pleasing in the sight of God (Isaiah 42:1; Matthew 12:18; 3:17; 17:5; Mark 1:11, Luke 3:22; 2 Peter 1:17). This was the testimony of God the Father about His Son Jesus. Similarly, Lord Jesus Christ says of you: “Behold, My chosen children! They are My beloved.” What was the reason for God the Father to testify about Lord Jesus: “In whom I am well pleased?” Lord Jesus said, “The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him" (John 8:29).

The Son of God who came from God said that all His actions were pleasing to His Father. He asked, “Can any of you prove me guilty of sin?” (John 8:46). Can you say so? Is your life pleasing to God? Even amidst His sufferings on the Cross, Lord Jesus submitted Himself wholly to His Father’s will saying: "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me” (Matthew 26:39).

When I was young, I used to go and tell the neighbours whatever people might have told me. But after receiving the salvation and anointment of God, I gave up the habit. Once, we had been to a place where we had some work. As we had to stay there for a month, we chose to reside with a family there. One day, the mother-in-law came to my room and told me all the complaints she had against her daughter-in-law. After she left, the daughter-in-law came and told me all the complaints she had against her mother-in-law.

I used to tell them both of God’s love. The daughter-in-law held fast to God. One day, while I was praying with her, the Holy Spirit descended upon her in great abundance. She committed herself entirely to the Lord and even today lives as a beloved of God.

Be watchful of doing everyday only what is pleasing to God. Do not forget that He is with you at all times. Whatever may be your situation, He is able to change it because He is a loving God. When you hold on to His promises and walk accordingly, He will bless you.

Prayer:

Loving Lord Jesus,

You delight in those who do your will. Help me to hold on to your promises and walk according to them. Help me to be watchful in my ways. Let my life be pleasing to You. Help me to abide in your love and bear fruit. Let there be a change in the way I live. Let my life bring glory to your name.

In Your matchless name I pray.

Amen.