16/8/09                   BLESSINGS OF THE RIGHTEOUS             

Scripture – Psalm 122:1  “Praise the Lord! Blessed in the man who fears the Lord, who delights greatly in His commandments.”

 Observation – The righteous man is blessed by the Lord. There are promises that we can receive as the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus and because all the promises are Yes! And Amen in Christ. Here is a list of blessings and His righteous works.

1. His descendants shall be great in the earth
2. Wealth and riches shall be in his house
3. His light arises in darkness
4. He is gracious, full of compassion and righteous
5. He deals graciously and lends
6. He guides his affairs with direction
7. He shall never be shaken
8. He shall not be afraid of evil
9. His heart is established – trusting in the Lord
10. He will not be afraid
11. He disperses abroad and gives to the poor.
12. His strength increased and honoured.

 Application – by faith I receive the blessing and by faith and obedience to the Holy Spirit I carry out righteous works.

 Prayer – Lord, help me to be gracious, full of compassion, deal righteously and graciously with people, lend and not borrow, give to the poor, and give everywhere – let my strength and honour abound as I serve You and fear You, Thanks, Lord!