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Last updated 01/30/12 Home Page Comment on these sermons NeedGod.com The Power of Blessing! III (of a series) 1/29/2012 Ps 128:1 128 Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in his ways. 2 You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. 3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your sons will be like olive shoots around your table. 4 Thus is the man blessed who fears the Lord. 5 May the Lord bless you from Zion all the days of your life; may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem, 6 and may you live to see your children's children. Peace be upon Israel. NIV Prov 10:6 Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked. NIV I. One of the great truths and understanding that every child of God must know is the fact of blessing. A. God’s wonderful thought towards everyone is His desire to bless each of His children. One could say that it is God’s constant thought to bless and bring the best to His children. 1. This blessing mentality is portrayed in the words “crown the head” (are on the head) in Proverbs 10:6. These words draw attention to the reality of good that is upon those who are under God’s blessing. 2. Each child of God must fully grasp the great promises of God and the full extent of what the blessings of God do in their life. 3. These blessings, which come from God should encompass everything about our life and propel us to the full extent of righteousness and purity that depicts God’s children.
1. The others we project the blessings to are family, friends and associates. By project I mean that we live a life that blesses others in tangible and intangible ways. No only with words but in action of goods and help. 2. Obviously, the first place we start with blessing is in our immediate family; spouse, children and parents. II. Blessings should be one of the most important functions we know and carry out amongst those we have intimate relationship with.
1. Husband and wives: a. The husband is the leader in the marriage covenant and as such must walk in the full responsibility of that position. Eph 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her 26 to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, 27 and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless. 28 In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. 29 After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does the church— 30 for we are members of his body. 31 b. The wife is the help meet in the marriage covenant and as such should be treated with full respect and the understanding that she helps the man come to his full potential. Her importance is found in Probers 31. Eph 5:22 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh." 32 This is a profound mystery — but I am talking about Christ and the church. 33 However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. NIV Husbands and wives should make it an important part of their marriage to bless one another. You could use the following: Husband, verbally bless your wife as you lay hands on her head and say… I bless you (say her name) and love you, I know you are my friend, helper, and are God given to me. I bless you with health, peace, and sound mind. I bless you with understanding that I am for you and have your best interest of mind and soul. I bless you with my strength to help you to be radiant in mind and soul and to help present you to God, holy and without blemish. I bless you because you are my body as I am yours. *** Wife, verbally bless your husband as you lay hands on his head and say… I bless you (say his name) and love you, I know you are my friend, helper, and are God given to me. I bless you with health, peace, and sound mind. I bless you as the head of our marriage and believe God has called you to this position. I bless you as I submit myself to you and to your best interests. I bless you with respect, honor, and forgiveness. I bless you and will do my best to help you realize your full potential. I bless you because you are my body as I am yours. 2. Children: a. Children are a blessing from God and are the God give proof of love. Ps 127:3 Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him. 4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth. 5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate. NIV b. Because God has given you children it is your responsibility to help them become everything God intends for them. As a whole, your children become an example of what you have planted in their lives. Therefore blessing them is so very important and one in which you must be very diligent. c. As the high priest was to bless the children of Israel parents should put God’s name upon their children. Num 6:22 The Lord said to Moses, 23 "Tell Aaron and his sons, 'This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: 24 "'"The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; 26 the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." ' 27 "So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them." NIV By blessing your child with this prayer you are on calling God to bless them as you bless them and are willing to carry out your part of the blessing. d. When you learn to bless your child you are learning to think good thoughts and encouraging thoughts which helps the child as he/she hears your best for them. In turn they will desire to live those things. e. Use your faith as you bless your children; speak those things that are not as though they were. There are many places in scripture that states “By faith…blessed…” ü Speak a blessing that corresponds to the gifts and talents you see in your child. ü Speak a blessing that corresponds to our desires for their lives. ü Speak a blessing as you sense what the Holy Spirit would have you say. ü Speak a blessing based upon the promises of God for your child. 2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. NIV You could pronounce a blessing upon your child like the following which is based upon 2 Peter 1:3-4… I bless you (say the child’s name) with divine power which comes from God to give you everything you need in life and godliness. I bless (say the child’s name) with the knowledge of God who has called you by His own glory and goodness. I bless (say the child’s name) with the knowledge that God has given you great and precious promises and that you may participate in God’s divine nature and escape the corruption that is in this world. I bless (say the child’s name) with good and Godly desire and to refrain from worldly desires. I bless you (say the child’s name) because I love you and thank God for you! ******** The Power of Blessing! II (of a series) 1/22/2012 Gen 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. 28 God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground." NIV I. The power and reality of blessing can not be taken for granted or belittled without suffering the consequence in the negative. Blessing is an outward manifestation of God’s will and direct input into the life of the individual being blessed. A. When God blessed Adam (mankind) He was giving Adam the necessary tools, power, and ability to realize the benefits of that which was spoken over them. 1. The blessing was not an ideal or powerless pronouncement it contained spiritual and natural ability that would manifest when acted upon by the recipient. a. The ruling, subduing, and filling was in the hands of Adam (mankind), but if so chosen, would bring about tremendous blessing and prosperity to all. II. The blessing stands as substituted evidence for redemption. God blessed mankind with substituting His Son for mankind. The blessings of the first born son (Jesus is God’s one and only) comes upon us. Gal 3:13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree." 14 He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. NIV Other examples of redemptive blessing. The first born son’s blessing is given to someone else. Gen 48:20 He blessed them that day and said, "In your name will Israel pronounce this blessing: ‘May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh.'" So he put Ephraim ahead of Manasseh. NIV This example and the example of Joseph over Ruben (Gen 48:21 And Israel said unto Joseph, Behold, I die: but God shall be with you, and bring you again unto the land of your fathers. 22 Moreover I have given to thee one portion above thy brethren, which I took out of the hand of the Amorite with my sword and with my bow. KJV), of Jacob over Esau (Gen 25:23 The Lord said to her, "Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger." NIV) A. When we chose to bless and understand the reality of blessings we are standing on faith to the promises of God, the spiritual power to see that promise come about, and divine preference of God’s favor upon us and our children. 1. The preference of God is that He chose us over His Son and saved us by His Son’s death. Rom 5:6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God's wrath through him! 10 For if, when we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! NIV a. God’s Son is the allotment blessing give to mankind. If we fuse that blessing we relinquish all those things that God wants to bless us with. b. When we refuse or are ignorant of blessing we are denying those things (all that God wants to give us) to one another, our children and our associations. III. Blessing should flow from our mouths as well as our lives. Eph 4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. KJV 1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 10 For, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. NIV
1. Our children, family and friends should hear us blessing them. It is not enough just to have good thoughts you must use audible and verbal words. Ps 122:8 For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, "Peace be within you." NIV 2. Blessing words reinforce your favor, friendship, and love to the recipient. IV. We must know that we have been blessed, receive it and then pass it along. Do you fully know that God sent His Son to die for you, to bless your life with forgiveness, and to bring the full potential of all the God is into your life?
1. Know that you are blessed with a good tomorrow and further. 2. Know that you are in God’s good grace and mercy. 3. Know that you are God’s child and in His family. 4. Know that God loves and cherishes you. ********* The Power of Blessing! I (of a series) 1/15/2012 Luke 24:50 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. 51 While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. NIV Jesus’ last act and ministry upon His disciples was the ministry of blessing. He wanted them to not only be blessed but to understand the way of blessing for those who follow Him. Rom 12:14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. NIV I. The greatest reality and truth that every person must come to is the fact of God’s blessing upon their life. A. Without God’s blessing a person stands under the curse that was brought about through Adam’s sin and the continuance of the curse every since. 1. When you came to the Lord and accepted His sacrifice on your behalf you received the blessing of God. Gal 3:13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree." 14 He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. NIV 2. In Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection He made it a “fact-solidified reality” for those who would walk in faith, acceptance and forgiveness that blessing was to be their lot in life. That “fact-solidified reality” is that Abraham’s blessing now belongs to anyone who will receive forgiveness through faith and will walk in that reality. 3. It is so very important that we come to grips with an eternal truth that declares that we are “now sons and daughters of God!” As sons and daughters of God we have an authority and power that those who do not accept by faith Christ’s death and resurrection.
1. The words we speak, the action of our lives, and the example of our faith should be one of continual blessing. 2. You can’t be a blessing if you refuse to walk in harmony, sympathy, love, compassion and humility. But as children of God, with Him living inside of you, you can be a blessing as you live those wonderful truths. You have the power of “I can” residing within your life through the Holy Spirit. II. To be a blessing individual you must bless yourself and not bring cursing upon self. Rom 12:14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. NIV Obviously, you can’t bless others if you are cursing yourself or see yourself of little or no worth.
1. You are wonderfully made. Ps 139:14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. NIV 2. You have been bought with a price. 1 Cor 6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. KJV 3. You are not the tail. Through your obedience to God’s word you have been made the head. Deut 28:12 The Lord will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. 13 The Lord will make you the head, not the tail. NIV 4. You made to inherit a blessing. 1 Peter 3:9… but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. NIV We can break any curse that we have brought upon ourselves by speaking the truths, above and just mentioned, over ourselves. III. Since we have blessed we can bless others and help them see their worth to God. Luke 12:6 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. 7 Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. NIV
1. When we actively blessing others we are interjecting God’s ways, power, and will into any situation and peoples lives. This is like turn a switch that causes a light to radiate a room and dispel the darkness. 2. The choice of blessing helps us as well as it puts our mind and heart in agreement with God and His ways. This then reinforces our determination to do things God’s way. 3. When we choose to bless we are refusing to permit cursing to flow from our lives. 4. The choice of blessing directs our mouth and our trek. 1 Sam 2:3 "Do not keep talking so proudly or let your mouth speak such arrogance, for the Lord is a God who knows, and by him deeds are weighed. NIV
1. Being a blessing individual gives proof that we truly believe what we speak and declare from scripture. 2. True Christian faith and living always gives demonstration that we care, we help, and we perform properly as God would. We do this blessing; being a blessing and promoting blessing! Order CD of this teaching Yes No $5.00 * (includes shipping) Name: Address: City/State/ZIP: Email: Title of sermon: * Your CD will be shipped when you order...we will trust you to send check for $5.00 to CLF, PO Box 70, Cobbtown, GA 30420 Comments:
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