Today's Word of Blessing

GOD'S ABUNDANT BLESSINGS

The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.     (Proverbs 10:22)

Dearly beloved, when you lead a righteous life, the Lord will be pleased with you.

The Bible relates, “In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil” (Job 1:1). The Lord Himself testified about Job saying, "Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil." (Job 1:8).

The Scripture says, “May the Lord be with those who do well” (II Chronicles 19:11). “He delights in those whose ways are blameless” (Proverbs 11:20).

The wife plays an important role for a family to lead a successful life. The Bible says, “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD” (Proverbs 18:22). “The wise woman builds her house” (Proverbs 14:1). “A prudent wife is from the Lord” (Proverbs 19:14). So a wife should be a woman of virtue who will bring goodness to her husband. She must do all her work dutifully and sincerely for him as well as the family. Only then her family will be blessed.

What about Job’s wife?

When Job faced afflictions one after the other, his wife said, “Are you still holding on to your integrity? Curse God and die” (Job 2:9). But He continued to cling on to God saying, “But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold” (Job 23:10). “Though he slay me yet will I hope in him?” (Job 13:15).

The Bible says, “He who trusts in the Lord will prosper” (Proverbs 28:25). Accordingly, the Lord blessed Job in double measure (Job 42:10). Because he trusted in the Lord, He blessed him in an abundant measure.

What about Job’s friends?

The Bible says, “A friend loves at all times” (Proverbs 17:17). A true friend loves at all times. But look at the friends of Job. They mocked at him and hurt his feelings. But still he was not perturbed. The Lord who blessed Job, who went through so much of afflictions, will certainly bless you also.

Proverbs 10:22 says, “The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.” As stated in the above verse, the Lord deliver you from your troubles. He will grant you abundant prosperity.

Prayer:

Loving Lord Jesus,

You are my refuge and strength. You are an ever-present help in trouble. I will trust You at all times. Help me to lead a blameless life at all times. Help me to remain steadfast in my faith. Let my life be pleasing to You. Deliver me from my troubles. Bless me in double measure. Grant me abundant prosperity.

I ask this through Christ our Lord

Amen.