HE BLESSES
2 Samuel 6:5-12
Devotional:- “The ark of the Lord remained in the house of
Obed-Edom the Gittite three months. And the Lord blessed Obed-Edom and all his household”
(V. 11) NKJV
One of the great virtues highly needed in many
families in Africa is God's blessing. Everyone knows that there is something
called God’s blessings. This is not just I buy and sell and make money. This is
grace for multiplication and increase. This is not just because of human
ability but the grace of His covenant (Genesis 26:12: 30:27). This is the
blessing of God for the righteous (Psalm 5:12). This is a blessing without
trouble, it is peaceful and fulfilling (Proverbs 10:22).
In the scriptures we read today is the adventure
of a man into the blessing of God. King David decided to bring the ark of the
Lord to the place prepared for it. As they were coming, someone wanting to help
it from falling and was killed by God (2 Samuel 6:6). This was because they
were carrying it contrary to God’s instruction. David then felt the ark should
not come to his house so as not to kill him. It was then dropped in the house
of Obed-Edom. While the ark was in the house of Obed Edom, the man knew how to treat
it. God then began to bless him and his household.
Friend, you can also enter into God's blessing
when you understand the way to entreat God's presence. The ark symbolizes His
presence. The blessing of His presence will give you instructions in your time
of worship and prayers. This is His wisdom to connect you to your blessing each
day of your life (Isaiah 48:17; Jeremiah 33:3). That is why you should be humble
to receive His instructions (Psalm 25:9). Depend upon His mercy and not just on
your labor (Psalms 127:1). And always appreciate Him for each increase in your
labor and labor only as He instructs. You will begin to experience His true
trouble-free blessing.
Prayer: Lord, teach me to humble myself and be
grateful.
"WHEN YOU ARE GRATEFUL YOU ARE OPENING THE
DOOR FOR GREATNESS"
