Blessings
Bless Those Who Persecute You – Romans 12:14
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We are called to bless those who persecute us as believers. This is hard, but it follows Jesus' example. And it helps us to grow.
Responding to Insults: Follow Jesus’ Example – 1 Peter 2:21-23
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If you are a faithful follower of Jesus, you likely have been insulted for your faith. But rather than insult back, follow Jesus' example.
Responding to Insult with Blessing – 1 Peter 3:9, 12
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You will most likely experience insult. And, when you do, Peter tells us to respond to that insult by blessing the person who insulted us.
Pitching Your Tent – Genesis 13:18
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Where have you pitched your tent, and put down roots? Are you where God wants you to be? If so, you can expect blessings you would otherwise miss.
The Blessing of God’s Discipline – Psalm 94:12
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None of us particularly enjoy discipline. Yet, as the psalmist says, the one God disciplines is blessed. He is working for our good.
Bless Those Who Curse You – Luke 6:27-29
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People will be offended with us when we live for Christ. And we can expect to be insulted. But Jesus calls on us to bless those who curse us.
Blessed Because of Joseph – Genesis 39:5
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Does God bless faithfulness? I believe he does. And the story of Joseph shows that others will also be blessed because of our faithfulness.
Ephesians: Spiritual Blessings (1:3-14)
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God has given his spiritual blessings to us in the heavenly realm. And we have these blessings because we are in Christ.
