How many ways can we find blessings in the Word of
God? The psalmist said that the word was
sweeter than honey and richer than silver or gold. Was he just writing poetic thoughts or was he
serious? When he said that the word was
a teacher, a guard, a guide and a light was he just filling up space, or is it
true? The answer to those questions will
not depend on us, but on God. What God
said is not alterable by us or our opinions.
The psalmist said, “The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous
altogether.” Paul said that “All Scripture
is given by inspiration from God and is profitable for doctrine, reproof,
correction and instruction in righteousness.”
Paul also said that “God cannot lie.”
In other words, all the blessings of God are true and certain. As Paul said, “All the promises of God in Him
(Christ) are yea and amen.”
So, where do you want to start picking flowers for
your glorious holy bouquet? There are
some beautiful songs early in the story of Christ that may make a nice nosegay
to carry around. After meeting
Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, Mary sang the Magnificat in Luke 1. She quoted many scriptural promises of God’s blessings. It is a blessing that God pays attention to
us (vs. 48). It is a blessing that he has
good plans for our future (vs. 48). It
is a blessing that He is in the business of doing great things for us (vs.
49). It is a great blessing that He displays
for us His mercy and strength (vs.50-51).
It is a great blessing that He fills us with good things, remembers us
and keeps His promises (vs. 53-55) Those
are just the easy flowers to pick from this garden and we can carry them with
us at all times.
Every day we depend on God’s gracious blessings to see
us through the struggles of life. Sometimes we find ourselves looking at the
cloudy sky instead of golden sun behind it.
We need to pick up His word and let it refresh us (a blessing) and
encourage us (a blessing) and strengthen us (a blessing) so that we can live in
the joy of His glory.
Sarah Hale put the Lord’s Prayer into a simple
song. In this prayer we find the
promises of blessings and hope for each day.
This prayer has been sung in various forms throughout the history of the
church. Remember, God is true and when
we come to Him we can count on Him to fulfill His word. The Lord’s Prayer is His own words.
Our Father in heaven we hallow Thy Name. May Thy
kingdom holy on earth be the same. O
give to us daily our portion of bread; it is from Thy bounty that all must be
fed.
Forgive our
transgressions and teach us to know that humble compassion which pardons each
foe. Keep us from temptation, from evil
and sin, and Thine be the glory forever!
Amen.
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