Blessing Others
God's blessing is not just about receiving benefits, but also about being a blessing to others and drawing closer to Him.
David Wilkerson emphasizes that God's blessings are meant to be shared, as illustrated by His promise to Abraham that through him all nations would be blessed. He challenges listeners to consider how they are blessing their own circles of family and friends, even amidst personal trials. Drawing on the example of David, who chose to bless others despite being cursed, Wilkerson highlights Jesus' command to love and bless our enemies. He reassures those who feel distant from God's blessings that a love for His Word and community indicates His presence and drawing near. Ultimately, true blessing is found in a closer relationship with God.
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God said to Abraham, "That in blessing I will bless thee . . . in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed" (Genesis 22:17-18). He was saying, "The reason I am blessing you, Abraham, is so that you can bless all the nations."
Obviously, very few of us are called to bless entire nations but each of us has a circle of family, friends and colleagues. How many in your circle are being blessed by what the Lord is doing in you? Are your friends and family being blessed by Christ in you?
When you start blessing others in the midst of your trials, you will know that God's hand of blessing is on you. This is what happened with David. When his enemies showed him no mercy, he testified, "Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice" (Psalm 109:28). David cried out to God for help and blessing as his enemies cursed him.
Jesus commands us: "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you" (Matthew 5:44). If you can keep this word, you are surely blessed of the Lord.
Finally, those who are being blessed are being drawn ever closer to the Lord. God never blesses without drawing that person closer to Himself, urging, "Come closer to Me." Increasing nearness to Him is more of the blessing.
Perhaps you still say, "I see no evidence of God's blessing in my life. My life isn't marked by any of these things you've mentioned. How can I have God's blessing?"
Beloved, rejoice! Do you love His Word? Do you love coming to His house with other believers? Does your mind run to Jesus throughout the day? Do you talk to Him? If you can answer "yes" to any of these questions, you can rest assured that He is drawing you, blessing you.
Sermon Outline
- The Purpose of God's Blessing
- Blessing Others in the Midst of Trials
- Jesus' Command to Love and Bless Our Enemies
- The Result of Being Blessed
- Recognizing God's Blessing in Our Lives
- Loving His Word
- Coming to His house with other believers
- Talking to Him throughout the day
Key Quotes
“The reason I am blessing you, Abraham, is so that you can bless all the nations.” — David Wilkerson
“Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice.” — David Wilkerson
“Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- Start blessing others in the midst of your trials to know that God's hand of blessing is on you.
- Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, and do good to those who hate you, as commanded by Jesus.
- Recognize God's blessing in your life by loving His Word, coming to His house with other believers, and talking to Him throughout the day.