“Oh, if only God would bless me!” And so we pray, “God bless me . . . with wisdom, with patience, in this decision, in my job, as I teach . . .” and the list goes on. Yet, with all our sincere seeking and praying, we miss the blessing. Why?
One day as I was frantically searching through the house, my wife asked, “What are you looking for?” “My keys.” “What is that in your hand?” Much to my amazement, I discovered I had picked up the keys without realizing it.
What is that in your hand? Just consider what God has given you in Christ. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3). It states that God has already blessed us with all the blessings. He has blessed us, past tense. But what have we been blessed with? Everything! We have been blessed with the blessing of Christ Himself. And because we have Christ, we have all the spiritual blessings of heaven. Through Christ, all the heavenly resources are at our disposal. You are blessed!
The blessing comes to us through Jesus Christ, and is received by faith (Galatians 3:14). “Knowing that you are thereunto called, that you might inherit a blessing” (1 Peter 3:9). The blessing is your inheritance. Therefore, possess your possessions! Simply accept, by faith, God’s bountiful provisions for your new life in Christ. Take it, it’s yours.
Why? It is certainly not to consume them upon your own lusts. God has blessed you, so that you might be able to render a blessing. What God told Abraham applies to you as well. “I will bless you and you will be a blessing” (Genesis 12:2). Yes, God has blessed you in Christ, and now you can be a blessing to others!
Therefore, be thankful to God for all your blessings both great and small. You are blessed! So be who you are . . . a blessing!
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Dr. Lewis W. Gregory has ministered in 26 states and 32 foreign countries since he began in 1970. Dr. Gregory sensed God’s leading to begin SOURCE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL in November of 1982. SOURCE is a grace-oriented global Christian discipleship and leadership training ministry located in ATLANTA, GEORGIA, USA. Dr. Gregory currently serves as president with responsibilities in teaching, preaching, counseling, and writing. He has a special emphasis on training and consulting leaders—which include ministers, business personnel, and government officials.Dr. Gregory is also an ordained minister, having been called into the ministry in 1971. He holds a bachelors degree in Business Administration from Lamar University, a masters degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a doctoral degree from Luther Rice Seminary. His ministry has been multifaceted: Dr. Gregory has served with First Baptist Church Kaufman, Conquerors Thru Christ, James Avenue Baptist Church, Fulness House, Bible Pathway, First Baptist Church Atlanta, In Touch Ministries, Luther Rice Seminary, and Promised Land Church. Lewis and Lue have been married since 1969. They have three children—Amy Charis, Aaron, and Andrew—a son-in-law named Rich, and two grandchildren, Thomas and Taylor Grace. The Gregory’s greatest desire is that Jesus Christ be exalted in their lives and ministry. They are personally committed to the ministry of life and the encouragement of others.