A Blessing That Overflows
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Psalm 67, Romans 15:16, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Matthew 28:19-20
Observation Questions:
Who does God want to bless?What is God's blessing?When does God bless?Where does God bless?Why does God want to bless you?
WHO DOES GOD WANT TO BLESS? (EVERYONE v 3)
WHO CAN GOD BLESS? (Vs 1)
What is a Blessing?A gift. A free gift, mercy, favor....
What is God’s Blessing? (An ENCOUNTER WITH HIM)
May God be gracious to us and bless us
and make his face to shine upon us, Selah
DECLARATION OF PRAISE:
God Be Merciful to us and bless us.
And cause his face shine upon us…
TO KNOW THE SHINNING FACE OF GOD UPON YOU IS THE BLESSING.
Implies favor…
SELAH- PAUSE AND MEDITATE
HOW DOES ONE RECEIVE THIS BLESSING? (Personal Encounter with God)
(ENGAGE In Personal relationship, way, with God)
that your way may be known on earth,
your saving power among all nations.
How Does GOD BLESS? (WAY-JESUS)
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Jesus didn’t say to only, evangelize and save souls, he told them to make disciples… to teach them the way…
How Does GOD BLESS? (WE ENCOUNTER HIS PRESENCE, ENGAGE IN RELATIONSHIP, HE EQUIPS TO DISCIPLES)
More than knowing knowledge about God, to know His ways.
GOD WANTS US TO HAVE THE SAME HEART AND MISSION FOR ALL THE EARTH.
THIS IS THE REASON FOR THE BLESSING IN VERSE 1.
PRAYER TO GOD:
BLESS US, THAT WE MAY BE A BLESSING
May the peoples praise you, God;
may all the peoples praise you.
Ask God to bring the nations to himself. When we pray like this we are praying the heart of God.
After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands,
I WANT TO SEE ALL, THEM ALL PRAISE YOU!
Let the nations be glad and sing for joy,
for you judge the peoples with equity
and guide the nations upon earth. Selah
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you!
We should write off any person or people group .
Why should the nations be so happy? Because God is coming to judge the people wisely.
Jesus is coming back:
GOD’S WAY
GOD’S SALVATION
GOD’s PRAISE
THIS SHOULD MAKE US MORE PASSIONATE ABOUT GETTING THE MESSAGE OF SALVATION OUT TO THE WORLD.
WHY DOES GOD BLESS YOU? (TO EMPOWER YOU. WE ENCOUNTER GOD and it Changes us. WE ENGAGE IN NEW LIFE, relationship, WE ARE EQUIPPED AS DISCIPLES, AND EMPOWERED to GO MAKE MORE DISCIPLES…)
SELAH: REFLECT
VS: 5 Let the peoples praise you!
We should endeavor to see it happen on earth now.
THE ANSWER TO THE PRAYER:
The earth has yielded its increase;
God, our God, shall bless us.
HARVEST!! GOD’S JUDGMENT
THE EARTH WILL BE BLESSD WHEN GOD’S WAY, GOD’S SALVATION, AND GOD’S PRAISE ARE KNOW AROUND THE EARTH.
WE ARE BLESSED, BECAUSE WE ARE DOING WHAT GOD HAS CALLED US TO DO.
The earth has yielded its increase;
God, our God, shall bless us.
God shall bless us;
let all the ends of the earth fear him!
HERE IS MY OBSERVATION: PSALM 67 is CIRCULAR. We desire to Encounter, Engage, Equip, and Empower the Church to make disciples who do the same to others.
TO BE BLESSED WE MUST ENCOUNTER GOD’S PRESENCE IN OUR LIFE.
TO BE BLESSED WE MUST ENCOUNTER GOD’S PRESENCE IN OUR LIFE.
TO BE BLESSED WE MUST ENGAGE IN GOD’S WAY.
TO BE BLESSED WE MUST ENGAGE IN GOD’S WAY.
LOVE GOD & LOVE OTHERS.
We Engage relationally with others in a variety of environments by building genuine trust, sharing our lives, and sharing the Gospel. We strive to connect with individuals where they are on their spiritual journey.
TO BE BLESSED WE MUST EQUIP FOR GOD’S MISSION.
TO BE BLESSED WE MUST EQUIP FOR GOD’S MISSION.
We want to Equip with Christ-centered training, tools, and ongoing support. We desire to Equip them with God’s Word so they can grow in Christ and help others know and grow in Him.
TO BE BLESSED WE MUST EMPOWER EACH OTHERS TO EXPERIENCE SALVATION IN JESUS, GROW IN FAITH, AND SHARE JESUS WITH OTHERS.
TO BE BLESSED WE MUST EMPOWER EACH OTHERS TO EXPERIENCE SALVATION IN JESUS, GROW IN FAITH, AND SHARE JESUS WITH OTHERS.
Once equipped, we Empower others to help others experience salvation in Jesus, grow in their faith, and share Him with others.
THE BLESSING EMPOWERS BE A BLESSING.
WE USE THAT BLESSING TO PRAY FOR AND TO REACH THE WORLD,
THAT ALIGNS OUR HEART TO THE HEART OF GOD,
SO WE USE THAT BLESSING FOR ALL THE EARTH…
Have we broken the circle anywhere?
Questions for Prayer:
Have I broken the circle anywhere? Have I stopped believing that God blesses? Stopped seeking the daily encounter with GodHave I failed to Engaging God and other relationally?Have I neglected to Equip to extend God's blessing?Have I unwilling or short-sited about God's blessing (mission)?
God shall bless us;
let all the ends of the earth fear him!
GOD SHALL BLESS US…
GOD WILL BLESS US…
ASKING FOR GOD’S BLESSING SO THAT BLESSING MAY OVERFLOW
HOW DOES PSALM 67 POINT TO JESUS:
Heart of Jesus for the nations (Mt 28:19-20)
The restoration of creation is part of the larger work of Jesus Christ (Rm 8:21)
Jesus left this earth blessing His Church- and still blesses His Church (Lk 24:50-51).