Why God Blesses By Os Hillman 09-16-2014 And David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and that his kingdom had been highly exalted for the sake of His people Israel. 1 Chronicles 14:2 King David learned an important lesson every leader must learn if he is to ensure Gods continual blessing. He knew why God blessed him. It wasnt because he deserved it, though he was a man who sought God with his whole heart. It wasnt because of his great skill, though he was a great military strategist. It wasnt because he was perfect, for he committed some horrible sins during his reign as king. No, it was for none of these reasons. God blessed David for the sake of His people Israel. God never blesses an individual just for that persons exclusive benefit. God calls each of us to be a blessing to others. So often we forget this last part. R.G. LeTourneau, a businessman who built heavy construction equipment, came to realize this only after God took him through many trials. Once the Lord had all of LeTourneau, he came to realize that the question wasnt whether he gave 10 percent of what the Lord gave him. Rather, the question was, What amount does He want me to keep? LeTourneau was known for giving 90 percent of his income toward the end of his career and was a great supporter of world missions. But the Lord doesnt bless workplace believers just for the ability to give financially. God has given workplace believers many more gifts beyond the financial. What is happening with the spiritual fruit of Gods blessing on your life? Is it clogged, or is it freely flowing to others? Ask the Lord to free you to be a blessing to those in your circle of influence.
Posted on: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 12:12:00 +0000