Title The secret to receiving blessings.
The secret to receiving blessings. Revelation 1:3
Dear saints, Do we really want to receive blessings, but we do not know what true blessings are, who gives them, and where the secrets of being blessed are? Verse 3 of today's Bible text says, "Blessed are those who read and hear the words of this prophecy, and those who keep what is written in them."
Then, let's find out what the secret to receiving blessings is in detail.
1. First, you must read the Word. The Bible is the concrete Word of God that teaches eternal and absolute principles and methods in human life. Moreover, the Bible teaches us the way to true salvation and life as we humans, who have no choice but to die because of our sins. That is why the Apostle Paul wrote in 2 Timothy 3:15, “The Scriptures are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” That's right. The Bible is a guide to salvation. The Bible is the key to solving all problems in life. And it is the guide that leads to eternal life. Therefore, we must read the Bible diligently. Then, God will give you wisdom, and in the end, He will set you up as a blessed person who follows God's will.
2. Next, we must listen to the Word. Romans 10:17 says, “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” When we listen to the Bible, sinners repent and the wicked change into good people. Therefore, above all else, we should do our best to gather in the church of God and listen to the Word. When we do this, we will receive and enjoy the blessings of eternal heaven abundantly.
3. Lastly, we must act according to the Word. All believers must obey and act on the Word of God that they have read and heard. It's important to read and it's important to listen. But more important than that is living according to the Word. So the Lord said, “Blessed are those who keep the words of the prophecies of this book” (Revelation 22:7). And he said, “Behold, I will repay each one according to his work” (Revelation 22:12). Therefore, only when we act according to the Word of God that we have read and heard can achieve true blessings.
Let me finish my speech. Dear saints, what are you passionate about reading and listening to right now? Also, what do you do and what kind of life do you live? First of all, please keep in mind that the Lord said that blessed are those who read the Word, hearers, and keep them. Therefore, I pray that you and I will always be blessed with great blessings in the presence of the Lord by putting God's word into practice.