TEXT : PSALM 1:1-3Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.3He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.•The legitimate desire of everybody is to be blessed.•At creation God created man blessed-everything was ready for him.•God also pronounced blessings on man upon creating him.•Gen 1:28: 28Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”•The rebellion, going into sin brought man down through curse•To be blessed means to be happy and have the power of blessings •Our God is a God who blesses, that is His nature and don’t be deceived, Satan does not.•Prov 10:22: 22The blessing of the LORD makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it.•Our God is also a God of principles and not sentiments which leads to partiality•Acts 10:34: 34Then Peter opened his mouth and said: “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality.•Every blessing of God is conditional-you fulfil the condition, you win the blessings in that area of your life.•Man was blessed in the beginning for as long as He remained in the image and likeness of God.•Jn 14:6: 6Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.•Without salvation, accepting Jesus, one is not qualified for God’s blessings.•When you accept Jesus, that faith, that belief in Him justifies you from all your sins and makes you a blessed man.•Rom 4:5-8: 5But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness,6just as David also describes the blessedness of the man to whom God imputes righteousness apart from works:7“ Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, And whose sins are covered;8Blessedis the man to whom the LORD shall not impute sin.”•Being blessed should be continuous and not like Adam and Eve that went into sin.•This means we have to continually avoid sin and live a godly life. If you sin, confess it.•It is not enough to become a blessed man, it is important to remain a blessed man.•To remain a blessed man, you must be in regular fellowship with God; that is be in an intimate relationship with Him.•Ps 65:4: 4Blessedis the man You choose, And cause to approach You, That he may dwell in Your courts. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of Your house, Of Your holy temple.•Regular intimate relationship with God, especially in the place of worship, regular interaction with His Word and prayer shows that you love Him and He will reciprocate that love by revealing deep things to you, and supplying you with wisdom and strength.•Ps 84:4-5: 4Blessedarethose who dwell in Your house; They will still be praising you. Selah 5Blessedisthe man whose strength is in You, Whose heart is set on pilgrimage.•Intimate relationship with Him means you are not in a hurry in His presence, but rather you patiently give Him quality time and you listen to Him and obey His instructions. •Isa 30:18: 18Therefore the LORD will wait, that He may be gracious to you; And therefore He will be exalted, that He may have mercy on you. For the LORD is a God of justice; Blessed are all those who wait for Him.•Jer 17:7: 7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, And whose hope is the LORD.•Every act of obedience to God's instructions and commandments brings blessings and every act of disobedience which amounts to rebellion which the Bible equates with witchcraft attracts evil. •Prov 8:32-34: 32“ Now therefore, listen to me, my children, For blessed are those who keep my ways.33Hear instruction and be wise, And do not disdainit.34Blessed is the man who listens to me, Watching daily at my gates,Waiting at the posts of my doors.•Evangelism, giving, helping the poor, orphans and widows put us in line for blessing.•Rev 22:14: 14Blessedarethose who do His commandments that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.•The summary of Ps 1 is that the righteous man is blessed and the ungodly are not.•You can make a choice today that will change your life and generations after you.•Hos. 4:6: 6My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; Because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.•Until you are able to fully commit yourself to a righteous life by following the Way, the Truth and Life of Jesus, you will be forever limited in blessings, and in the authority and the power of the Holy Spirit.
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