God’s Blessing and Favor

 Scripture:

“But Laban said to him, “If I have found favor in your sight, please stay here, for I have learned by divination that the Lord has blessed me on account of you.” He added, “Just name your wages – I’ll pay whatever you want.”” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭30‬:‭27‬-‭28‬ ‭NET‬‬

Observation:

In this passage, we see that Laban was blessed because Jacob was working for him. He realized that God had blessed him because of who was working for him and he offered him whatever he wanted to get him to stay. Jacob wanted to leave, but Laban begged him to stay so the blessing on his life would continue because of Jacob.

Application:

When God decides to bless His people, those around them can see the favor and blessing of God. God blesses His people and causes them to prosper in such a way that the world around them wants to work with them. For us today, we must realize that God can bless our lives and make us productive above and beyond the norm. We must be diligent, but when we are God’s children, we can walk in His blessing to the point where nobody wants us to leave because they are being blessed by our presence. We must realize that the blessing is part of Abraham’s covenant and we are the descendants of Abraham. We should expect to live blessed lives.

Prayer:

Father, let Your favor and blessing fall on my life. Let me be prosperous in every way. Use the work of my hands for Your glory. My life belongs to You. Align me with Your purposes and let your blessing fall on my family, my church, and my region because You are with me.

Yours,

Jeff