This is not to say God doesn't physically, materially, and financially bless those who submit their lives to Him and seek the right way to better their circumstances. Contact me: openbibleinfo (at) gmail.com. Envy develops from comparing ourselves with others. It just struck me that when Abraham was willing to offer his son as a sacrifice, and He obeyed God and had that faith, God stopped him from sacrificing Isaac. What measurement are we using? We didn't do anything to deserve conception and birth. A friend verbally blasts you and rage consumes your spirit. We are masters at mislabeling emotions because we fear that exposing our true emotions will affect the way others see us. We have to do this to see blessings. MISSING GODS BLESSING THROUGH FALLING INTO TEMPTATION, WHAT HAPPENS AFTER RAPTURE: THE GREAT TRIBULATION. ins.dataset.adChannel = cid; Jesus was full of grace and truth (John 1:14). Before God can launch you into His abundant blessings, He will first give you a tip of the blessings and see how faithful you will be. The Bible is filled with these promises. He learned that the abundance of the rich keeps them from restful sleep. So when evening had come, the owner of the vineyard said to his steward, 'Call the laborers and give them their wages, beginning with the last to the first.' God's blessings are meant to protect us, guide us to the path of righteousness, and give us hope. In my Father's house are many rooms. R Are You Missing Out on a Blessing From God? Proverbs 15:22 says, Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. This is so gloriously simple. With tears streaming down his face, he told us that his wife was having an affair and wanted a divorce. Count your many blessings, see what God has done.". Yet, He modeled the right way to harness emotions and use them for good. What? God told the ancient Israelites that the Sabbath is a "solemn rest, a holy convocation" (Leviticus 23:3). We constantly need to check our emotional balance, guarding the emotional withdrawals we allow and diligently making consistent emotional deposits. Jesus saw there that there was an attitude of covetousness. At the creation of the Sabbath "God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which God had created and made" (Genesis 2:3). It means to try the flavor of anything. Verse 5 doesn't mean He's not as willing to save the rich as the poor, because we know He has no partiality; but that there are circumstances in the condition of the poor that make it more likely that they will react to God's calling than the rich. It's a comparison that is impossible to make accurately because God works with each person in precisely the way that will develop that person for the responsibility He has in mind for that person in His Kingdom. So, if you have a big decision to make, dont freak out. Many of us have looked around and seen what the Bible calls the "prosperity of the wicked." But, not only do we want to make a living, we want to succeed magnificently. Since we human beings can't save ourselves from death, God sent His Son to die for us, to take on Himself the penalty of our sins and make eternal life possible. Praise you Lord! There are two lines that have stuck in my mind all this time: "Count your blessings, name them one by one. or 'What shall we wear?' We have to go beyond the letter of the law, by doing more than is required. 3. One of the reasons that Esau missed God's best was because he undervalued it. Good News Magazine: November - December 2000. Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath" (Matthew 12:11-12). The fear of missing Gods will is enough to paralyze any Christian. While material blessings are certainly included in God's favor, the Bible ascribes a much fuller meaning to the word blessed. Mary relishes her ministry as a wife, a mother to their two children, Jered and Danna, and Mimi to her six grandchildren Jaydan, Lelia, Justus, Hudson, Mo, and Nori. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. The Fourth Commandment in its entirety reads: "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. If a man or woman is looking at pornography, he or she is on a collision course with a ruined marriage. var pid = 'ca-pub-2395502475216141'; Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Thank you, Lord! He was also a loving father figure as well. But adopting this management style drove many people to nervous breakdowns. HOW YOU CAN MISS OUT ON A BLESSING FROM GOD In this short video, I explain the danger of how you can miss out on what God has for you. It always struck me with a certain amount of respect for the diligence at which the company tested its product. He worked for six years in radio in Pennsylvania and Texas. and then see how we will be faithful with that little. We can help renew the life of another person by visiting the sick or elderly on the Sabbath. For He who said, "Do not commit adultery," also said, "Do not murder." Bookstore shelves bulge with materials that tell you how to organize your life, but many of these sources miss an important aspect of time management. They are all plain to him who understands, and right to those who find knowledge. It is upon condition that we observe and do all His commandments. Cite this page: Editor: Stephen Smith. 1. 13 Bible Verses about Missed Blessings Proverbs 10:19 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. 2. Mary, the mother of Jesus, was "blessed among women" ( Luke 1:42-45, 48 ), it was the Lord God who had blessed and favored her. He found protection from God. Is the increased salary worth the emotional cost of moving your family? They would have been happy except for one thing: They saw some fellow workers receiving a higher hourly wage than they received. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. All blessings, all good gifts, belong to God and come from Him. Children don't escape time pressures, either. Expecting a word of wisdom or encouragement, I was shattered by his words, I have cancer. How could we leave him and the church when they needed us the most? And when they had received it, they complained against the landowner, saying, 'These last men have worked only one hour, and you made them equal to us who have borne the burden and the heat of the day.' You do not have to fear the future when God's hand is over your life. Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? Are you going to end up in some purgatorial situation because you accidentally missed Gods will? From his experience he learned that people who love silver are not satisfied with silver, and those who love abundance are not satisfied with abundance. Who is the man who desires life, and loves many days, that he may see good? Solomon put such pursuit of wealth in proper perspective in Ecclesiastes 5:9-13. Use these Bible verses to remind you of the many blessing you can claim as a child of God! The path of true wisdom and blessings is to seek first the kingdom of God, and to be ready to die. Looking back, I now see how I gave negative emotions free reign. Maybe you're at a pivotal point in your life, and you're trying to figure out whether to trust God or to let doubt dictate your decisions. Tithing is so important in our character growth and our obedience to God that someone who isn't tithing is just knocking the nails into the coffin of their spiritual salvation. All rights reserved. If we are not careful we can do the same thing. Even tension headaches, and ulcers are tied to hurry sickness" (Simplify Your Life, 1998, p. 39). 7. Is your life so hectic that you don't have time to experience a spiritual rest? If there are any mistakes as far as words in italics or bold or verse(s) references or in any other way, I am sorry! Good Morning. Sometime He spoke the truth, as with the Pharisees, but the woman caught in adultery needed to hear about grace. Is it really worth it to have material blessings? Once the apostles asked Jesus to increase their faith. But someone will say, "You have faith, and I have works." There is nothing else a person can possess in this physical existence that matters as much. This is a major step to contentment and having peace of mind. I spent a lot of time around those who are responsible for the quality of the product. The phrase "taste and see" is used in the sense of making a trial of, or testing by experience. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. Any time various opinions and different doctrines were presented to them for acceptance, they were to apply the appropriate tests of reason and the word of God. We know that if we dont forgive others, God will not forgive us, so if weve have something against someone, God has something against us. Please note I sometimes use brackets in verses to add in extra words to help with understanding / application. They had a personal relationship with Almighty God. if(ffid == 2){ Teaching wasnt the problem--but placing our son Jered in daycare was. Few would argue against adhering to the instructions forbidding murder or stealing. Many men say this could never happen to them, but many men today are seduced in a similar way through Internet pornography, breaking the spirit of God's law. The Rich Young Ruler and the Needle's Eye. And, even more important: Do we give at least equal time to praying for God's blessing on others? Just give, and it will be given to you. Job 12:7-11 "But now ask the beasts, and they will teach you; and the birds of the air, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you; and the fish of the sea will explain to you. Not only did the product and the packaging have to stand up to short-term use, but also the test of time. Too many children, including teens, show symptoms of emotional and mental breakdowns attributable to stress. People who are poor as far as the world is concerned, or those who aren't wealthy should not be treated with neglect. One is not much fun to live in, but the other is considerably better. In the parable, God is asking his workers, "Are you envious because I am generous?" God allows them their desire, but sends spiritual leanness into their lives. Maurice Braxton#EvangelismforGodFor prayer request or concerns feel free to contact me at: mopeake@yahoo.com It takes effort and it takes diligence. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Humanly, we may reason that we have worked for various material possessions. Then, of course, they have to work overtime to pay for the time-saving gadgets. This begins a fast-paced thought process that sees casual observation turn into envy, covetousness and dissatisfaction. By planning our time according to a weekly structure, we can get control of the whirlwind and begin to balance our activities. My choice to obey God plotted the course for an incredible journey filled with purpose, a life of sharing Gods hope and healing with women across the world through speaking and writing. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. V Hebrews 13:5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. But the more I follow Jesus, the more I dig into Gods Word and spend time with Him, the more I fall in love with Him, the more I consciously and determinedly live to love and honor Him, to serve and obey Him, to praise and worship Him, to enjoy Him, yes, to enjoy Him, to be thankful as I have such a very long way in learning to do, the more I learn of Him and from Him, from Christ Jesus my Lord and beloved, the more my heart, ears, and eyes are open to His blessings even the ones that last for mere moments. Of this David was certain, as he expressed in Psalm 34. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. This is where we can see a different attitude in Moses between the first and second time that he struck the rock. Instead of walking closely with God, you keep at what you think is a "safe" distance from him. You Can Miss God's Will If The way to miss God's will is really simple: ignore the Bible. Scriptures from the NKJV are taken from the New King James Version. Paul's goal was not only to relieve the Christians in Judea by this contribution from the Gentile Christians, but also to promote true friendship between the Jewish Christians and the Gentile Christians. To get the right perspective on blessings let's flash back to the beginning of our lives. All rights reserved. / / / / / /// Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Dont get me wrong; sometimes God gives us peace about a decision, and thats a blessing. 19952023 All correspondence and questions should be sent to info@ucg.org. You might as well give up. I Corinthians 3:9-13 For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, you are God's building. There are at least 7 principles we can extract from this parable: 1. An increase such as this could become a trap, possibly causing that person to lose out on salvation. ins.style.width = '100%'; If Your Desire to Obey God's Commands in the Bible Is Growing, This Is a Sign God Is Preparing You to Be Blessed By Him. When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. He and his amazing wife Betty Jean had an enormous impact on me personally. Certain that both he and his ministry was doomed, this precious and gifted servant poured out his pain and defeat. The reason that he was to speak to the rock the second time was to show that Jesus needs to only be crucified one time (Hebrews 9:11-12, 25-28). If I had been in His place, I can tell you that those wicked men would have been toast. var container = document.getElementById(slotId); It seems that the Bible teaches that, yes, you can miss God's will. He made wonderful friends, learned how to adjust to changes, and enjoyed priceless time with his dad. And he told them many things in parables, saying: "A sower went out to sow. We may relate lessons we have learned from our own experiences, we may recommend to others; the evidence that has been furnished us that God is good, we may employ in persuading others to come and taste his love. By not speaking to the rock not only did Moses disobey God but he broke a type. Riches cannot save their proud owners from the grave. Job 36:11 tells us that if any obey and serve God, " they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures." But to see it, you have to have a mind and eyes of faith. The weekly schedule also gives us a goal at its completion. C What happen if a Christian fails the test of little or waiting? We see there that there definitely are poor people in God's church, people who are called in that state. This is a perfect occasion to invite a widow or family to share a Sabbath meal. Teaching school became a passion and, in many ways, prepared me for the calling I am now living. The tone of this psalm contains the expression of one who is especially comforted, or who has experienced special deliverance from temptation or from trouble. God doesn't expect us to be perfect before He will bless us materially. However long any of us has lived to this moment, we have outlived countless other people whose lives were cut short before they reached our age. Every day is jam-packed with lifeless places in which we can invest emotional energy. Deuteronomy 28:1-2 "Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the LORD your God will set you high above all nations of the earth. If that person's mind is so set on physical things that he carries on like a spoiled child for not having more, one of the most harmful things that could happen to that person would be to be blessed with still more material possessions. The Fourth Commandment states that God hallowed the Sabbath at the beginning of creation, before there was a distinction between Israelite and gentile. Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? D My husband Dan was the Youth Pastor at a church in Hollywood, Florida where Bill Billingsley, one of the greatest men I have ever known, was senior pastor. Americans spend most of their time pursuing the American dreamthe hope and desire for financial gain. All Rights Reserved. Before Jesus faced the intruders, He stepped aside to braid a whip. Here is how complaining is stealing your blessings. The other five blessings that I mention are reserved for those who are a child of God. Lets look at the life of Abraham in Genesis 22. Deuteronomy 1:32. A We all sin repetitively, and while we can't lose our salvation, we can interrupt our fellowship with God by failing to confess our sins as instructed in 1 John 1:9. How can we know the way? Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. There is an emphasis on do. The young lions lack and suffer hunger; but those who seek the LORD shall not lack any good thing. I dont know about you, but sometimes, maybe even often, sometimes too often, I become so driven, so determined to get everything done in a given day I believe Im supposed to get done, and plunge so quickly into it after spending my personal alone time with the Lord, that I have a tendency to miss Gods blessings right in the midst of it all. National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. Congress of Christian Education Held in Louisville, Ky. | Louisville, Kentucky What if you make a terrible mistake and somehow miss the will of God? Publisher: OpenBible.info. In other words, we need to do what God has called us to doperiod. And, if you are single,it is already beginning to ruin your future marriage, because it will distort and pervert your mind, so when you are married you're dissatisfied and frustrated. S If we evaluate our decision by scripture, ask for wisdom, and then ask the opinion of others, we are doing what God requires of us. Reaping Is Not Automatic. Are we aware of the needs of othersespecially the poor? It is a violation of the tenth commandment and is specifically called idolatry in Colossians 3:5. Think about the blessings for obedience and the penalties for disobedience in our own lives. He doesn't knowhe can't knowhow good it is, nor the true blessing it holds. ins.id = slotId + '-asloaded'; Not only will our faith in the Bible be confirmed, but learning from the experiences of others is a wise thing to do. It's easy to spend the day before the Sabbath in a frenzy of activity only to collapse as the sun sets. Spiritual discipline and control put emotions in their God-shaped place, discarding negative emotions as the spiritual leeches they are while. If that's the case, there's a reason. It's time you realized you may be missing out on a special gift from God. To be rich toward God means to seek first the Kingdom of God (tasting and testing God's way of life), living God's way (continually doing His commandments),and continually trusting God regardless of temporary, visible circumstances. It could be that we are disobeying God in some way. Verses marked KJV are from the King James version which is not copyrighted. We can live in only one of two tents in life; contentment, or discontentment. As the Israelites traveled to Mount Sinai, where God would give them the Ten Commandments, the descendants of Jacob's 12 sons faced a food shortage in the barren wilderness. If those who are having problems would taste of God's way of life; if the afflicted would count their blessings; if those who sought in vain for happiness in the world would seek for happiness obeying and trusting Godthey would all find the blessings they need right there in front of them. In a sense, proving and testing the Bible and the blessings that result is really a matter of building faith; and faith must be built with works. Of these many blessings from God, there are some that He gives to everyone and others which only come by knowing Jesus Christ as personal Savior. With rested minds and bodies, and a renewed relationship with God and Christ, a person is energized to reflect Christ in the subsequent six days. In The Parable of the Rich Fool, in Luke 12, Jesus expressed the principle that one's life does not consist in the abundance of the things he owns. The six repetitions of the word "blessed" in verses 3-6 introduce the specific forms that the blessing would take in the various relations of life. How could this possibly be Gods plan when it felt so wrong? Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God. Biblical days begin and end at sundown, so, no matter how hectic the week, the goal of Friday at sunset-the beginning of the Sabbath-awaits with its promise of physical, emotional and spiritual renewal. The employer, representing God in the parable, firmly corrected them for their wrong attitudes. It felt very wrong! God set aside the seventh day as holy time. There are those who look to us to be their faithful savior or always available crisis manager. The people around us want to see what happens when life pushes our buttons or squeezes our emotions. Technology is supposed to make our lives easier and create more leisure time. They had hope and all other fruits of God's Holy Spirit. Psalm 73:1-3 Truly God is good to Israel, to such as are pure in heart. Here are five ways that you might actually be blocking God's blessings. The Lord placed this message on my heart one bright sunny freezing cold near spring morning when I was writing away at my computer and turned briefly for some reason I cant recall. How do we reconcile the promise that "the blessings from tithing are more than can be stored," with the fact that most Christians can barely make ends meet? I couldnt blame God, so I blamed Dan! And which of you, having a servant plowing or tending sheep, will say to him when he has come in from the field, 'Come at once and sit down to eat'? When a Christian fails the test of the little, he may lose that very little he has, Matthew 25:28, or remain stagnant in the little position, Luke 16:11. The precious stones may be melted or they may just be tarnished. And about the eleventh hour he went out and found others standing idle, and said to them, 'Why have you been standing here idle all day?' Every Christian must pass through period of test before they cross to the abundant blessings of God. We must learn to invest wisely in order to reap the benefits of healthy emotions, harnessed and trained by godly discipline. Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. He wants to help us understand the right way to walk. What is the Armor of God and How Can We Put it On Daily? But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. The Sabbath isn't intended to be a day of idleness. For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Spiritual discipline and control put emotions in their God-shaped place, discarding negative emotions as the spiritual leeches they are while safeguarding and reinforcing positive emotions. The Sabbath stands as a weekly testimonial to God as Creator. Copyright 2022-2025 Lara Love & Good News Ministry. I don't know about you, but sometimes, maybe even often, sometimes too often, I become so driven, so determined to get everything done in a given day I believe I'm supposed to get done, and plunge so quickly into it after spending my personal alone time with the Lord, that I have a tendency to miss God's blessings right in the midst of it all. They don't put it into practice to prove it. Instead of speaking to the rock Moses struck the rock with his rod twice and water came out of the rock. He does bless such efforts, just not always as we expect and not always immediately. Instead, many mothers feel guilty about leaving their children and then not being able to spend "quality" time with them because they're exhausted. BIBLE SCRIPTURES REFERENCES: * Please note as of November 26, 2021, each verse as best I can remember to do will be labeled as KJV or NKJV or with a different label signifying which Bible translation the verse is from! Caught in the comparison trap, you find yourself avoiding those who have bigger, more influential jobs. God's ways work and they produce blessings. Proverbs 8:1-11 Does not wisdom cry out, and understanding lift up her voice? She takes her stand on the top of the high hill, beside the way, where the paths meet. A blessing isn't just something we can receive from God, but something we can give Him through thanksgiving, praise, worship and service. 2) He took credit for Gods work (Numbers 20:10), 3) He sanctified not the Lord in the eyes of the people (Numbers 20:10). I wish to give to this last man the same as to you. Proud member There is no want to those who fear Him. And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat down. The same holds true for blessings. To ignore these is to sow the seeds of anxiety, illness, lethargy and depression. In it you shall do no work " (Exodus 20:9-10). Thanks for subscribing for our Bible Messages.Please check your inbox now to confirm your subscription. First, we should determine if our decision goes against anything clearly spelled out in the Bible. Psalm 1:3 says of the righteous, "whatever he does shall prosper.". Proverbs 31:18 She perceives that her merchandise is good, and her lamp does not go out by night. It goes something like this, As long as there are checks, there is money. Sadly, my current bank is rather narrow-minded in this area, so the reality is that our checks will bounce when our bank account is overdrawn and out of balance. This parable teaches that service for Christ will be faithfully rewarded, and that equal faithfulness to our opportunity will be equally rewarded. Some of the most precious blessings the Lord bestows upon us and graces us with may last for mere moments you know. The anxiety of a covetous man is not what good he can do with his wealth, but where he can hoard it, and keep it secure from doing any good. So here are 4 signs that you are blocking God's blessings in your life. In managing negative emotions, it is imperative that we identify their source and disarm it. More insight into what happened in Numbers 20 : (Psalm 106:32-33). "It's a response that begins to make our internal clocks run faster and faster and faster. The indwelling of the Holy Spirit which gives us insight and power to do God's will. The rest of the chapter describes the scene he witnessed: A foolish young man being seduced by a prostitute. After Israel had been denied entry into the promised land because of unbelief, they again came to a place of no water. We say we don't want a lot of moneyjust a little more than we can spend. And sometimes you can also be your own worst enemy. Pastor, Sovereign Grace Church of Indiana, PA. What Bible Debates Inspired Martin Luther's 95 Theses? But we all receive bonus time each day that we live. "In spite of this, you did not trust in the Lord your God.". The Christians who were in Judea were exposed to special trials. Another reason we sometimes don't feel blessed is that quite often we make the mistake of comparing ourselves with other human beings. And he thought within himself, saying, 'What shall I do, since I have no room to store my crops?' We see a lot of self-centeredness in this comparison. Regarding the blessing of wisdom, Solomon concluded that wisdom and understanding raise their voices and cry aloud in the streets for those who have ears to hear. True Christianity, more than any other religion, encourages free and honest examination. David knew what he was talking about. Moses and Aaron went before the Lord and he told Moses to speak to the rock and it would bring forth water. Are physical objects the primary measure of how much a Christian is blessed? God isnt trying to hide his good will from us. Our bodies are on loan from God. Your career is in decline and depression slithers into your heart. There are endless reasons why a poor person may remain poor after being calledfor example, situations resulting from widowhood or persecution. Lay the situation out before them, and then let God speak to you through their counsel. We can schedule our time throughout the week for work, family meals, exercise, household chores, personal Bible study and recreation. And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness." Jeremiah 17:7 Verse Concepts "Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord Moses did as he was commanded and the children of Israel were given water. He thinks it interferes with his job. So he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build greater, and there I will store all my crops and my goods. How to Miss Gods Blessings Ex. Proverbs 7:6-9 For at the window of my house I looked through my lattice, and saw among the simple, I perceived among the youths, a young man devoid of understanding, passing along the street near her corner; and he took the path to her house. The result is that human comparisons with others clouds the mind to realizing true blessings that are involved. Is the quantity of material goods a person possesses the Christian standard? But will he not rather say to him, 'Prepare something for my supper, and gird yourself and serve me till I have eaten and drunk, and afterward you will eat and drink'? In fact, its relevance is often debated even among those who promote keeping the Ten Commandments. God has so much in stored for you. You do well. And maybe what is even harder to endure, we may look at other Christiansmaybe Christians who haven't been converted anywhere near as long as we haveand we see how some of them have prospered in a very visible way.
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