Today, we study the Book of 1 Chronicles 26 with records of how The Lord blessed the Household of Obed – Edom.
THEME:
“MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU”
Key Scripture
(1 Chronicles 26:4-5)
“Moreover the sons of Obed-Edom were Shemaiah, the first born….Peulthai the eighth; FOR GOD BLESSED HIM”
Background
According to Second Samuel Chapter 6, the Bible recorded that The Lord blessed Obed-Edom and all his household because the Ark of God remained with the family for three months – Service to the Lord.
First Chronicles chapter 26 catalogued the blessings to that family as follows:
1. DIVINE PRESERVATION
2. MANY SONS & GRANDSONS
3. ABLE MEN
4 .GREAT ABILITY
5. STRENGTH FOR THE WORK
6. APPOINTED AS GATEKEEPERS
(1 Chronicles 26:6-11)
Scriptures
1 Chronicles 26:4-5
2 Samuel 6: 11-23
1 Chronicles 26: 6 -11
Proverbs 10:22
Genesis 1:28
1 Corinthians 15:58
Isaiah 45:19
Psalms 128:1-6
REFLECTION ONE
“General Blessings”
Genesis Chapter 1verse 28 recorded that The Lord blessed first Man!
The Benefits of The Blessing are:
1. TO BE FRUITFUL
2. TO INCREASE IN NUMBER
3. TO FILL THE EARTH
4. TO RULE OVER EVERY SPHERE
We pray that these Benefits shall Manifest in our lives.
REFLECTION TWO
“WANT TO BE BLESSED?”
According to Psalms 128, verse 1, ” Blessed is the one who fears the Lord, who walks in His Ways”
The Terms & Conditions for This Blessing are:
1. FEAR THE LORD
&
2. WALK IN HIS WAYS
Brethren, apart from GENERAL BLESSINGS, The Lord also BLESSES AS A “REWARD” FOR “LABOUR IN THE LORD”
The Example of Obed -Edom testifies to this.
(2 Samuel 6:11-23)
First Corinthians Chapter 15 verse 58 equally supports that Our ” Labour in The Lord will Not be in Vain”
Also, The Lord has Not called the House of Jacob to serve Him in vain (Is 45:19.)
Do Not Forget
Certain Commandments are with Promises.
Certain Blessings have Conditions attached-You desire to be Blessed, Fulfill the Requirements!
Conclusion
The Lord is Merciful – He is also Faithful & Just.
Glory and Honour to His Holy Name!
Prayers
1.May The Lord Bless You. Amen
2. Father we thank you because you are a rewarder of those that DILIGENTLY SEEK YOU.
We pray that you bless us as bountifully with the Blessings of Heaven.
3. We also pray that By Your Special Grace, we shall be BLESSINGS to many to the Glory of your Name
Amen.