The God Who Bestows Great Blessings

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us

in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3).

There is likely no one who would refuse the blessings bestowed by God.  Even the Israelites, who received abundant material and spiritual blessings from God, rejoiced greatly after receiving these great blessings.  However, the issue lies in what happens after receiving blessings.  Without a mature character that can discern how to enjoy received blessings properly, one may end up wasting life, selfishly indulging in the blessings given by God, as happened with the Israelites.  So, how can one possess a mature character that knows how to enjoy blessings?  It should come from a heart that is guided by God's commandments rather than being led by the blessings.  Like the Israelites, disregarding God's laws and becoming prosperous in this land can lead to committing a grave sin of disrespecting God.  When guided by God's commandments and led by His word, we can glorify God through the great blessings He bestows upon us in this land.  We are already individuals who have received every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms (Eph. 1:3).  In the blessed Jesus Christ, we should humbly and wisely enjoy all these blessings, giving great glory to God.