"The Blessings Of Jehovah - That Is What Makes Rich"

All of us want to be blessed. The American Heritage College Dictionary says that blessings promote "happiness, well-being, or prosperity." Since Jehovah is the Giver of "every good gift and every perfect present," every real, lasting blessing originates with our Loving Creator. (James 1:17) He showers blessings upon all mankind, even upon those who do not know him. Jesus said of his Father: " He makes his sun rise upon wicked people and good and makes it rain upon righteous people and unrighteous." (Matthew 5:45) However, Jehovah shows special concern for those who love him.-Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Job 1:1; 42:12.

The psalmist wrote: " Jehovah himself will not hold back anything good from those walking in faultlessness." (Psalm 84:11) Yes, those who serve Jehovah have rich, meaningful lives. They know that "the blessing of Jehovah-that is what makes rich, and he adds no pain with it." The Bible also says: " Those being blessed by [Jehovah] will themselves possess the earth." (Proverbs 10:22; Psalm 37:22, 29) What a blessing that will be!

How can we receive Jehovah's blessing? For one thing, we need to cultivate qualities that are pleasing to him. (Deuteronomy 30:16, 19, 20; Micah 6:8) We see this in the example of three of Jehovah's servants in ancient times.

Next time: Jehovah Blesses His Servants