Sunday, January 18, 2015

Receiving God's Blessings

God offers all His blessings to you. Read the first chapter of Ephesians just to see a few of the blessings that God has already given us in Christ, including His love, forgiveness of sins, grace and wisdom, knowledge of His will, adoption as children of God, the promised Holy Spirit and the hope of glory. 

Someone said to me years ago, "I want everything God has for me." I responded, "You have it all in Christ." God desires to bless you with all spiritual blessings. They all come to you through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus died to atone for the curse of your sins, that you may receive all of God's blessings.

You need not plead nor bargain with God to receive His blessings. They were purchased for you at the cross of Jesus. He paid it all. Believe God's word. Trust Him to continue to bless you. Exercise your faith by thanking Him for all of His blessings. They are for you as a believer in Christ.

When you realize that God will not withhold any blessing from you, then you can read the Bible with faith, believing His blessings are really for you. Start with the first chapter of Ephesians. One by one read the promised blessings in Christ. Thank God your Father that they are for you now in Christ.

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 
who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings
 in heavenly places in Christ." 

Ephesians 1:3