Scripture Union Daily Guide 1st July 2020 – Blessings For Those Who Fear The Lord
TODAY’S TOPIC: BLESSINGS FOR THOSE WHO FEAR THE LORD
OPENING PRAYER: Make my life oh Lord a reflection of you as I study your word.
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 128: 1–6
1 Blessed is every one who fears the Lord,
Who walks in His ways.
2 When you eat the [a]labor of your hands,
You shall be happy, and it shall be well with you.
3 Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine
In the very heart of your house,
Your children like olive plants
All around your table.
4 Behold, thus shall the man be blessed
Who fears the Lord.
5 The Lord bless you out of Zion,
And may you see the good of Jerusalem
All the days of your life.
6 Yes, may you see your children’s children.
Peace be upon Israel!
Reflection
• Is there any promise for me to believe or hope for?
TODAY’S OUTLINE: SCRIPTURE UNION DAILY GUIDE 1ST JULY 2020
This Psalm proclaims the blessings that follow those who fear God. Read vv.2–3 & 5–6 again and mention, at least, seven of such blessings. Note the particular reference to wife (v.3a), children (v.3b), and grandchildren (v.6).
This points to the fact that true blessing from God must positively impact one’s family.
These blessings are hinged on two conditions: (1) the fear of God, and (2) walking in his ways (vv.1& 4). The fear of God is what makes a person to refuse to offend him especially when nobody is watching, or when given the opportunity to derive some gain or pleasure that may otherwise accrue (see the examples of Joseph in Genesis 39:7–10 and Nehemiah in Nehemiah 5:15).
On the other hand, to walk in God’s ways requires knowing God and his ways. This is possible only through a vital, consistent relationship with Jesus Christ, his living word and by daily meditation on the Bible, his written word (2 Timothy 3:16–17).
From v.3, it can be said that the husband of a woman who fears God will be fruitful. In this context, fruitfulness is not limited to child bearing. It is all–round fruitfulness.
⁂ Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Practice/Word Application:
• So: Do you have the fear of God, and do you walk in his ways?
Today’s Prayer:
• Lord, help me to truly know you and to walk in your ways.
• Pray for the educational needs of the children of missionaries.
• Offer a prayer of faith in line with Genesis 28:15
Read the Bible in one Year: Deut. 16–18; Acts 4:23–37
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