Psalm 41:1-4
1. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.
2. The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.
3. The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.
4. I said, LORD, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee.
The bible declares that God will bless us when we consider the poor. When we show up with an act of kindness and are compassionate to help and assist the poor, then the Lord God empowers you to prosper. The power of the Lord manifest for those who extends mercy to others.
Lets look at the blessings that these verses declare.
- The Lord God will manifest his power to deliver you in time of trouble.
For example: Deliver you from family trouble or debts.
- The Lord will preserve you.
This means: The Lord will look after you and no harm will happen to you.
- The Lord will keep you alive.
And so: no accidents or death by sickness nor premature deaths.
- He shall be blessed upon the earth.
This means: You don't have to wait to get to heaven to enjoy a good successful life. You can live the abundant life right where you are right now!
- Thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.
And: You will not live according to people's expectation. Those silly gossips and spirit of jealousy will do you no harm!
- The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing...
This is what the Amplified Version says: (3) The Lord will sustain, refresh, and strengthen him on his bed of languishing; all his bed You [O Lord] will turn, change, and transform in his illness.
So: no more sickness, pains and sorrows! Healing is yours!
- I said, LORD, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee.
And: When we extend mercy to others, God extends mercy to us.
You are forgiven...all sin, trangressions and iniquities.
Now meditate and activate!
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In fact, "It is more blessed to give than to receive" (Acts 20:35). So let us act out of love and compassion,as Jesus would!! And as God will pour out His blessings into our lives, we shall become a greater source of blessing to them...
ReplyDeletenowadays it is so rare to see a generous church ,like christian family church,a pastor who walk in integrity like ps james n who really listen n obey the voice of God to bless n help others
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord equip you with all the resourses you need for doing his will.
ReplyDeleteYou have a heart for the poor and needy James, God will surely reward you by blessing you & your ministry abundantly.
Let's us partners & friends don't only support this ministry in prayer but also financially so that he can keep doing the will of God.
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