The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him and what came to my heart and mind in Psalm 128:4,
"Yes, this will be the blessing for the man who fears the Lord."
We read in Psalm 128 of the blessings of the man who fears the Lord. Blessings of fruitfulness in his work and on the homefront. The blessings are predicated upon the man holding the Lord in reverence and the esteem due him (fear of the Lord). The Lord rewards such a man.
The writer of Hebrews tells us that God rewards those who "earnestly seek him." Hebrews 11:6. God bestows blessings, he rewards those who pursue him. God is our great Rewarder, our great Giver.
Here are some passages that speak of God as being a giver:
God gives life to the dead, Romans 4:17.
God gives encouragement and endurance, Romans 15:5.
God gives us "the victory", 1 Corinthians 15:57.
The Spirit gives life, 2 Corinthians 3:6.
The Lord gives strength, Philippians 4:13.
The Spirit gives wisdom and understanding, Colossians 1:9.
God gives us the Holy Spirit, 1 Thessalonians 4:8.
God gives us power, love and self-discipline, 2 Timothy 1:7.
God gives us his grace, James 4:6.
What would you add to this list?
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just reply and let me know.
"Yes, this will be the blessing for the man who fears the Lord."
We read in Psalm 128 of the blessings of the man who fears the Lord. Blessings of fruitfulness in his work and on the homefront. The blessings are predicated upon the man holding the Lord in reverence and the esteem due him (fear of the Lord). The Lord rewards such a man.
The writer of Hebrews tells us that God rewards those who "earnestly seek him." Hebrews 11:6. God bestows blessings, he rewards those who pursue him. God is our great Rewarder, our great Giver.
Here are some passages that speak of God as being a giver:
God gives life to the dead, Romans 4:17.
God gives encouragement and endurance, Romans 15:5.
God gives us "the victory", 1 Corinthians 15:57.
The Spirit gives life, 2 Corinthians 3:6.
The Lord gives strength, Philippians 4:13.
The Spirit gives wisdom and understanding, Colossians 1:9.
God gives us the Holy Spirit, 1 Thessalonians 4:8.
God gives us power, love and self-discipline, 2 Timothy 1:7.
God gives us his grace, James 4:6.
What would you add to this list?
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just reply and let me know.
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