Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed ~ Psalm 112:1-2.
Introduction:
Undoubtedly, divine blessing is one of the deepest mysteries of godliness. It should interest us greatly, and we must practically understand its principles and demands in order to enjoy it in full.
Jacob knew the importance of divine blessing so well that he insisted on receiving it, refusing to let God go until he got it (Genesis 32:26-29). Though, this was at a great cost of personal pain, it was surely worth the cost as his life changed forever after that experience.
If certain things are not working for you the way you expect right now, never worry about that. What should rather concern you is whether or not you are truly connected to the blessing of the Lord.
Divine blessing attracts sundry, diverse and assorted gifts of grace to the blessed (James 1:17). Success, greatness, riches, glory, victory, safety and health are also byproducts of the Lord’s blessing. Only His blessing gives real meaning to any man's life (Proverbs 10:22).
In the days of his tribulations, many people thought that Job was finished. He looked like a faithful man forsaken and forgotten. He lost everything: his family, friends, health, wealth and peace. He was troubled on every side! But, in the end, he got double for all his troubles, because he was a blessed man!
The Generational Dimension of Divine Blessing
Generally speaking, God heaps generational blessings upon His people to infuse them with His honour, and to empower them to possess the gates of their enemies (Genesis 17:7; 22:17-18). When God blesses you, He imbues you with His matchless power to make the blessing effectual (Deuteronomy 8:18).
Divine blessing is characteristically full, rich, unstoppable and void of sorrow. Hence, it always turns to a misadventure for anyone to seek to curse the one whom God has blessed (Genesis 12:3; Deuteronomy 23:5). This was the lesson that Balaam learnt the hard way (Numbers 24:1).
There is nothing like “too late” or “too hard” for the blessed person. This was why Abraham left his father's house to start life afresh at an old age of seventy-five, and he still made it!
When you are blessed of the Lord, everywhere you go, sooner or later, springs will flow in the desert, the barren land will become fruitful and the crooked ways will become straight, because you have been divinely equipped of the Lord (Isaiah 40:4)!
One thrilling truth to keep here is that the blessing of God can actually be captured and stored in the “gene” of the blessed, and thus provoke incredible blessings for his seed: “his children are blessed after him”(Proverbs 20:7b).
In other words, all things being equal, the children of the blessed are blessed! This is the dimension of blessing we refer to as generational blessing, which flows from one generation to the next, imparting, enabling and helping the recipients to achieve their dreams and overcome obstacles.
Now, the father’s blessing is one of the most important dimensions of blessing you can ever receive. Abraham’s blessing was passed to Isaac, then to Jacob and, thereafter, to Jacob’s twelve sons (Genesis 49:1-33). This is the same blessing that rests upon every believer in Christ today (Galatians 3:13-16).
Generational blessing comes from God through the fathers or father-figures, not just any other person. Isaac could only receive the blessing through Abraham, and Jacob could only receive it through Isaac. In fact he coveted it so much that he went some extra lengths to get it.
When a father, biological or spiritual, speaks approval and blessing, spiritual power flows. However, if you fail to receive that blessing by impartation, it’s oftentimes lost. Esau despised his birthright, the inheritance of his father, and as a result he lost the blessing. He also became the only man who God “hated” in the entire Bible (Romans 9:13).
Similarly, many believers today despise the actual source of their inheritance in Christ, and receive no blessing because they despise the ordained channel through which they can get it: the spiritual fathers whom Christ has appointed as Shepherds over their souls.
Following the Processes To Attract the Blessings
God does not really struggle to bless. No, not at all! He said to Solomon in a dream, “I have also given thee ….” (1Kings 3:13). And, pronto, the man became one without any equal among the mortals of his time! However, a very pertinent question here is, how can we also tap into the blessing?
The real starting point of true generational blessings today is to be born-again in Christ (Matthew 1:1). Every true offspring of Jesus Christ supernaturally dwells under a strong positional blessing, capable of attracting tremendous benefits (Isaiah 44:3; Galatians 3:9; Ephesians 1:3).
Particularly, when a Christian recognizes his/her spiritual father in the faith and honours him, like Jacob, he/she receives not only the gracious inheritance of faith, but also the great generational blessing in Christ Jesus.
Additionally, one of the divine laws that regulate blessing is the law of seedtime and harvest (Genesis 8:22). Everything you are seeking, or struggling to get, is available in a seed. You could actually plough back to honour, abundance, settlement, peace and a glorious living if you would plant a seed on God’s soil by faith, expecting a harvest.
We must embrace the doctrine of generosity to enjoy the benefits of the blessing. No man can truly stand out without sacrifice. Yes, you may stand by the sweat of your labor, but you can never stand out in prominence without sacrifice. Remember Jacob’s venison for his father, Isaac.
Of a truth, blessings and greatness of life can be accessed only through a genuine covenant walk with God. If you are wise enough to channel your sacrifices to God and His kingdom, you start to increase incredibly by the power of His Invisible Hand.
Obey God, serve Him, give and pour out to others (Job 36:11). Like that widow did when she encountered Elisha in 2 Kings 4:1-7, start to pour out into other “vessels”, and continue to follow the divine processes laid out for you to attract the Lord’s all-surpassing blessing.
Furthermore, believe God’s prophet appointed and assigned for you (1 Samuel 22:23). Certainly, your story will change suddenly, and your children will also start to enjoy the pleasure of the divine grant, to the glory of God.
Beloved people of God, divine mercy surrounds the blessed and shuts the doors against miseries in their lives. So, no matter what, they win! May you receive it today, and be blessed evermore, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. Happy Sunday!
** Bishop Taiwo Akinola,
Rhema Christian Church,
Otta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
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