18 The one whose way of life (our WALK) is blameless is kept safe, (Protection) Proverbs 28
18 Good men (Speaks of Character) will be rescued from harm, but cheaters will be destroyed. Proverbs 28, The Living Bible TLB
I was reading Proverbs 28:18-28, end of the chapter, this morning and noted a number of things we may do to attract God’s Favour and Blessings on our lives. When we align ourselves with God’s will and ways, BLESSING FOLLOWS US!
2 All these blessings will come upon you and overtake or accompany you if you obey the voice of the Lord your God. Deuteronomy 28, (verses 1-14, list the blessings of God for Israel and we have a better Covenant.)
If we are diligent to listen and obey God, blessing will come!
19 Those who WORK their land will have abundant food,
19 Work your garden—you’ll end up with plenty of food;
play and party—you’ll end up with an empty plate. The Message Bible MSG
There is also a reward for our Work, both Quality and Quantity and for the Believer it will be with us in eternity.
20 A FAITHFUL person will be richly blessed,
20 The man who WANTS TO DO RIGHT will get a rich reward. But the man who wants to get rich quick will quickly fail. TLB
God is looking for those Faithful to Him on earth today and I believe there is a sifting going on in His Church now. Many people today want to find shortcuts, to avoid the refining process of being transformed to Christ’s character, but we must endure to become like the Lord.
25 The greedy stir up conflict,
but those who trust in the Lord will prosper.
25 A grasping person stirs up trouble,
but trust in God brings a sense of well-being. MSG
God gives some wonderful promises to those who really seek to align their lives with Him and His Word. I like the Message version and I’m grateful to God physical, mental and emotional well-being, such a blessing.
27 Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,
27 If you give to the poor, your needs will be supplied! TLB
27 Be generous to the poor—you’ll never go hungry; MSG
It is important that we ALIGN ourselves with the the Lord in the days we live in. Many people may fall away through walking carelessly.
Lord give us ears to hear and hearts to obey You today. Amen
God bless and keep you today. Immanuel, God is with us.