How great is the goodness
You have stored up for those who fear You?
You lavish it on those who come to You for protection,
blessing them before the watching world.
Psalm 31:19
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God blesses those who love Him and live according to His Word. This is a known fact. We as believers have seen this happen over and over. And what do God’s blessings look like to the world? Hopefully, they are seeds planted and beacons that draw them towards God. I say hopefully because we can be blessed and yet fail to give credit where credit is due—to God.
When I first got saved I always thought it was odd that people would say “God willing…” or “Glory to God!” I had this mentality that not everything had to be “Glory to God!” or that God was willing. I used to view these statements as zealous or at least unnecessary. I get it now, though. Given, when talking to an unbeliever, I feel some explanation would be helpful; but we need to give God credit where credit is due.
Psalm 31:19 says “…blessing them before the watching world…”. I like that! God blesses us before the eyes of the watching world. He is using us to draw attention to Himself so that others will be saved. God reaches and searches and hunts down. Truly, I cannot see how any one person might be able to say that they did not know of the Almighty God. In this world of evil He has done so much. So, let the world watch! Let them watch and let them see! But don’t forget to point them upward. Use your blessings as the opportunity to point someone to God.
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Lord, help us to use our blessings to point others to You…whether through our finances, our time, or our treasures. May all that You have given us be used for Your glory. Help us to not live self-centered lives, but people-centered lives. Let us be open to all opportunities that You may send our way. Give us the courage to speak up and out about anything You may place on our hearts. May we change the world one heart at a time with You, for Your glory, and with Your provision. Thank You, Amen.
