How can we be blessed not just for a moment but for eternity? Let’s look at Psalm 128.
A Song of Ascents. (WEB)
Where do our blessings begin? Does fear have a moral meaning, reverential awe towards God?
Blessed is everyone who fears Yahweh, who walks in his ways. (Ps 128:1 WEB)
What is the most important thing in life that God could bless us with, riches, power, status or family?
You will definitely enjoy what you’ve worked hard for—you’ll be happy; and things will go well for you. In your house, your wife will be like a vine full of fruit. All around your table, your children will be like olive trees, freshly planted. That’s how it goes for anyone who honors the Lord: they will be blessed! (Ps 128:2-4 CEB)
Is living long enough to see our grandchildren one of the greatest blessings God could give us in this life? The word “prosper” here has nothing to do with money, as our culture thinks, but everything to do with gladness, goodness, and joy.
I pray that the Lord will bless you from Zion and let Jerusalem prosper as long as you live. May you live long enough to see your grandchildren. Let's pray for peace in Israel! (Ps 128:5-6 CEV)
Does fearing God mean being afraid because we are so imperfect or a reverent faith in God and His grace? Thankfully we are not saved as a result of good works, because we would all fail, but are we created in Christ Jesus for the good works of a Christian life well lived?
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. (Eph 2:8-10 ESV)
How can we be blessed not just for a moment but for eternity? You decide!
