The Blessing of The Lord

    “The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.” 
— Proverbs 10:22 (NKJV) 

When we think about blessing, our minds often go first to material things — money, houses, or promotion. But Scripture shows that blessing is far deeper than possessions. The blessing of the Lord is His supernatural empowerment upon our lives, producing peace, fruitfulness, and favour in every dimension. Unlike worldly success, His blessing enriches without sorrow. It carries joy, rest, and security because it flows from His eternal hand. 

God’s Original Gift of Blessing 

From creation, blessing was God’s first gift to humanity. “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion” (Genesis 1:28). Before work began, before responsibility was given, we were blessed. Blessing is not earned by performance; it is divine empowerment at the start of life’s journey. 

A Generational Covenant 

The blessing continued with Abraham. God declared, “I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing” (Genesis 12:2). His blessing was never meant to stop with him but to flow through him to nations. This reveals the nature of the blessing of the Lord: it is generational, transformational, and contagious. When God blesses us, He intends for others to encounter His goodness through us. 

Blessing Without Sorrow 

Worldly success often comes with hidden burdens — sleepless nights, strained families, troubled consciences. But the blessing of the Lord excludes sorrow. It carries peace because it aligns with His will, joy because it flows from His love, and security because it rests on His unchanging nature.

The blessing of the Lord is more than possessions.

Obedience and Covenant Blessing 

Obedience positions us under God’s blessing. Deuteronomy 28 promises blessings in our homes, our work, our journeys, and our families when we walk in His ways. Disobedience, on the other hand, cuts us off from the flow of blessing and allows curses to operate. 

Carriers of Blessing 

The blessing is not seasonal but covenantal. Joseph carried blessing in Potiphar’s house, in prison, and in Pharaoh’s palace. His circumstances shifted, but God’s blessing remained. Blessing is visible; it distinguishes, protects, and flows through us to others. Potiphar saw the Lord was with Joseph, and Laban admitted that God had blessed him for Jacob’s sake. 

The blessing of the Lord is more than possessions; it is His empowerment to prosper in every area of life. From Adam to Abraham to Joseph, we see that blessing is God’s intention for His people. And in Christ, we have been redeemed from the curse so that the blessing of Abraham might rest upon us (Galatians 3:14). 

Choose to walk in obedience, trust His promises, and position your life as a channel of blessing to others. 

Song of Worship 

The Blessing – Song by Kari Jobe 

Prayer 

Father, thank You for the blessing that flows from Your hand. Thank You that Your blessing makes rich and adds no sorrow. Teach us to walk in obedience so that we remain under the covering of Your blessing. Let our lives, like Abraham’s, be channels through which others encounter Your goodness. May our homes, work, and relationships carry the evidence of Your blessing. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

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Bible in One Year: Isaiah 32-33; Colossians 1