Blessing Message

My precious friend, “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” This is God’s promise to you in Psalm 37:4. God longs to bless you, but the way to receive His blessings is by delighting in Him. Delighting in the Lord comes from your heart. Your mind may be troubled, filled with worries, pain, fear, and thoughts of defeat, but your heart can rise above it all. God cherishes your heart because He has made it His temple.

Many years ago, a mighty servant of God, Smith Wigglesworth, experienced a significant moment of faith. He was urgently called to pray for a dying child. The family remained downstairs while he entered the room to pray, but as soon as he laid hands on the child, she passed away. At that moment, satan appeared and mocked him, “Smith, look at your Jesus. You came, you prayed, and now the child is dead. What will you do? If you step out, people will say your prayer caused her death. They will doubt your ministry, your calling. Your future is over.” But something powerful stirred within him. The Spirit of God rose up and reminded him, “Smith, maybe you feel like a failure now, but the God within you is the One who split the Red Sea. Thank Him. He opened the Jordan and led His people. Thank Him. He fed multitudes in the wilderness. Thank Him.” The Holy Spirit brought to his remembrance the miracles of Jesus, and as Smith Wigglesworth declared each one, the power of God swelled within him. He began to worship, delighting in the Lord’s power and love. The presence of God became so overwhelming that he grew weak and collapsed. When he awoke, he heard beautiful piano music. Looking at the bed, he saw the child was gone. He rushed downstairs and beheld the girl, alive, joyfully playing the piano.

“Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” How do we delight in the Lord? Delight in His Word. Psalm 1:2 declares that those who delight in the law of the Lord and meditate on it day and night will prosper in all they do. God’s Word is life; as you meditate on it, His promises become your reality. Delight in His Presence. Isaiah 58:14 assures that when you delight in the Lord, He will cause you to ride on high places. God has purchased you with His blood, and you have an inheritance in Him. He has already prepared a divine path for you (Exodus 23:20). His angel will guard you, and His Spirit will guide you. Delight in Obedience. Walking in the fear of the Lord means yielding to His will daily. That is why we pray: “Let Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” 

As you thus delight in the Lord and press on through trials and temptations, God will fulfill every desire of your heart. Psalm 112:1-10 speaks of His blessings: Your children will be mighty in the land. No force of darkness can defeat you. Wealth and riches will be in your house. God is your provider. Righteousness will endure forever. Though darkness may try to overshadow you, your light will shine. Isaiah 60:1-3 confirms this promise. Today, you stand ready to receive these blessings. Count your blessings, name them one by one, and see the great things God has done. Do not be afraid. Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. He is the resurrection. He will make you live.

PRAYER: 
Dear Heavenly Father, I delight in You, for You are my joy and my strength. Fill my heart with Your presence, that I will rise above every fear and doubt. Teach me to meditate on Your Word day and night, making it my foundation. Guide me along the path You have prepared, and let Your will be done in my life. Protect me from deception and lead me in righteousness and truth. Bless my home with peace, my hands with prosperity, and my heart with unshakeable faith. Let my light shine even in darkness so that I can glorify You in all I do. Lord, I trust in Your promises, believing that You will fulfill the desires of my heart. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.