In God's House

Psalm 84:1-4

We will begin this week’s topical discussion by looking at the blessing believers receives from being in God’s house. Believers who go to God’s house are seeking His presence, answered prayers (v. 8), a renewed spiritual strength (vv5-7) as well as His grace, glory and goodness (v. 11).

Let’s take a closer look at the word “blessing” as it relates to God’s blessing His people receives as recorded in Luke 24:50, which are:
1. Blessing has the meaning of: (a) a divine gift which causes our work for the Lord to succeed (Deuteronomy 28:12). (b) God’s presence is with the believer (Genesis 26:3). (c) God gives the believer strength, power and help in doing His work and will (Ephesians 3:16). (d) God is working in and through the believer to produce good (Philippians 2:13) for the entire world to see.
2. Genesis 1:28 records God’s blessing on humanity. Also, God sustains His work by blessing it (Ezekiel 34:26). In addition, Deuteronomy 11:26 speaks of God’s blessing and curse, meaning believers must choose whether to obey God and receive His blessing or disobey and receive a curse.
3. Referencing the NT as it relates to the work of Christ as recorded in Acts 3”26, which states “sent him to bless you.” In Mark 10:13-16 we see Jesus blessing little children as well as His followers during His departure from earth (vv.50-51). Finally, Christ’s blessing were an essential part of His apostles ministry (Romans 15:29).

If the question were raised, how do believers receive God’s blessing? To answer this question, let’s look at the essential requirements for receiving God’s blessing; they are (a) believers must always look to Jesus for His blessing in our ministries, lives, and families (Hebrews 12:2). (b) Believers must love, obey and believe in Jesus Christ, God’s Son (Matthews 5:3-11; 24:45-46; Revelation 1:3; 16:15; 22:7). (c) Believers must remove any and all weights of hindrance that prevent us from receiving God’s blessing (Romans 13:12; Ephesians 4:22; Hebrews 12:1).

In closing this discussion, we have concluded that there are blessing from being in God’s house.

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