Bible ABC's - Blesses

What does the Bible do for you?  It acquaints us with the truth of God.  However, a step forward from just knowing that truth, is that the Bible "blesses" those who obey its precepts.  

Take a look at Psalm 119:2 (ESV)...

"Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek Him with their whole heart..."

Keeping, obeying and that with a "whole heart" of sincerity.  It reminds me of what was said in the new testament about giving, as one is able and that with a cheerful heart.  So, a person will be blessed when he or she lives according to God's Word after having become acquainted with it.  I like this verse, that is so free-ing; 2 Corinthians 9:7 (ESV),

"Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."

Of course that is talking about giving of our finances, but giving our whole heart to obedience, is the catalyst that ignites the rest.

There are things that will keep a person back from such wholeheartedness:  our faults, unforgiveness, bitterness, desires and pleasures (that are not necessarily bad but have taken priority).  Confess them to the Lord and repent of them, to re-calibrate (1 John 1:9) towards pro-active progressive sanctification.  Fellowship with the Lord in prayer, reading and obeying God's Word and fellowship with other believers, will aid us in seeking the Lord with our whole heart.  These will be a blessing to you.

May each and every one be blessed by God with all His spiritual blessings we can have in Christ.

                                                                ~ERC  June 2019~