Psalm 128:1-2 "Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. (2) For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee."
I am amazed as I think of how the Word of God builds upon itself. I mentioned
last week that since the 119th Psalm, we have been building in degrees upon the
blessed truth of God's Word. Back in the 126th Psalm, we were told to be
diligent in sowing seeds in our lives even when it seems like a dream. You can
reread that chapter to see how it is worded. When you sow seed in your
garden, there are no immediate results, but with God's blessings there is a
harvest. Be assured of that. When you sow in faith, trusting the
Lord to bless, there will be a harvest. When that harvest comes, there is joy
unspeakable. It is at that time you realize, it was not a dream and great
happiness comes upon you. At that time, you know everything is okay and the
blessings of God rains down upon you. Yes, there are great showers of
blessings.
How does this come about? "Blessed is every one that feareth the
LORD; that walketh in his ways." When you line up your life to walk
in the will of God, His promise is that you will "eat the labour of thine
hands." Let me drop way back in our study of the Psalms to see how David
spoke it in another place. "Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou
dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. (4) Delight
thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
(5) Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall
bring it to pass." (Psalm 37:3-5) The entire 119th Psalm spoke to
us of the trustworthiness of God's Word. We may think we have a better way, but
His way is that path of righteousness, peace, and joy in our lives.
Let me close with one other passage of Scripture. "But they that
wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings
as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not
faint." (Isaiah 40:31) Wait on Him. Trust Him. Commit your way to
His ways. Walk in His ways. There is great joy, fulfillment, and contentment
when we are faithful to Him.