How to Receive Blessings from the Lord

Introduction

In our quest for blessings, it is essential to understand what the Bible teaches about receiving God’s favor. 

Psalm 24:1-6 serves as a guide, revealing who God is, the kind of people He desires, and the blessings He offers. 

These verses remind us that blessings are not randomly distributed but are the result of seeking God with a pure heart. 

Let’s explore practical ways to align with God’s principles to receive His blessings.

Who is God?

“The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell therein. For He has founded it upon the seas, And established it upon the waters” (Psalm 24:1-2 NKJV).

Understanding who God is lays the foundation for receiving His blessings.

1. God owns everything: Everything in the earth belongs to God—the material world and all its riches. Recognizing Him as the ultimate owner shifts our perspective from entitlement to gratitude.

2. God owns everyone: Humanity, regardless of social status or background, is under God’s sovereignty. We are His creation, and this truth calls us to submit to His authority.

3. God made everything Himself: The beauty of creation reflects the greatness of God. His creative power assures us of His ability to provide for our needs abundantly.

Who Can Come to God?

“Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, Nor sworn deceitfully” (Psalm 24:3-4 NKJV).

Drawing near to God requires specific spiritual and moral qualities:

1. Clean hands: Actions matter to God. We must ensure that our deeds reflect His standards of righteousness and integrity (James 4:8).

2. Pure heart: Purity begins in the heart. A heart free from evil intentions, bitterness, and impurity pleases God (Matthew 5:8).

3. Not idolatrous: Idolatry is not just bowing to physical idols; it includes elevating anything above God in our lives, whether material possessions, careers, or personal desires (Exodus 20:3).

4. Not sworn deceitfully: Honesty and truthfulness in speech and promises are crucial. God values those who keep their word (Proverbs 12:22).

What Can We Get From God?

“He shall receive blessing from the Lord, And righteousness from the God of his salvation. This is Jacob, the generation of those who seek Him, Who seek Your face” (Psalm 24:5-6 NKJV).

When we approach God with clean hands, a pure heart, and sincerity:

1. Receive blessings from the Lord: God grants physical, spiritual, and emotional blessings to those who seek Him diligently (Matthew 6:33).

2. Receive righteousness from God: Beyond material blessings, God clothes us with His righteousness, ensuring our standing with Him is secure (2 Corinthians 5:21).

Conclusion

God’s blessings are accessible to those who align their lives with His principles. 

By acknowledging His sovereignty, living righteously, and seeking Him wholeheartedly, we position ourselves to receive all He has prepared for us. 

Let Psalm 24:1-6 inspire us to pursue a closer walk with God, confident in His promise to bless and uphold those who earnestly seek Him.