How can believers today seek to live under God's abundant blessings like Israel? Like palm groves and gardens—Numbers 24:6 “Like palm groves that stretch out, like gardens beside a stream, like aloes planted by the LORD, like cedars beside the waters.” (Numbers 24 : 6) Balaam saw Israel rooted, watered, fragrant, towering—because God Himself planted them. In Christ, we are grafted into the same promise (Galatians 3 : 29). Recognize the true Source • “Every good and perfect gift is from above” (James 1 : 17). • “Remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to gain wealth” (Deuteronomy 8 : 18). • Thank Him aloud; refuse pride or entitlement. Stay planted by living water • “His delight is in the LORD’s law… he is like a tree planted by streams” (Psalm 1 : 2–3). • Jesus: “Let anyone who is thirsty come to Me and drink” (John 7 : 37–39). Daily Word intake, prayer, and gathered worship keep roots in the river. Walk in covenant obedience • “If you diligently obey… all these blessings will come upon you” (Deuteronomy 28 : 1–2). • New-covenant obedience rises from hearts the Spirit has written on (Hebrews 8 : 10). Quick confession (1 John 1 : 9) clears anything blocking the flow. Pursue holiness, not mere happiness • “Be holy, for I am holy” (1 Peter 1 : 15–16). • “Your iniquities have separated you from your God” (Isaiah 59 : 2). Holiness positions us under open heavens; sin erects umbrellas. Expect fruit in every season • “The righteous still bear fruit in old age” (Psalm 92 : 14). • “Blessed is the man… he will not fear when heat comes; his leaves are always green” (Jeremiah 17 : 7-8). God plants cedars that outlast droughts. Bless others with the overflow • “I will bless you… and you will be a blessing” (Genesis 12 : 2-3). • “The generous soul will prosper” (Proverbs 11 : 25). Giving time, resources, and gospel witness multiplies provision (2 Corinthians 9 : 8). Practical steps today 1. Block fifteen unhurried minutes daily for Scripture and prayer. 2. Act immediately on the next clear point of obedience He shows. 3. List three ways to give—money, help, encouragement—and do one this week. 4. Memorize Numbers 24 : 6 and Psalm 1 : 3; recite when worry surfaces. 5. Share a testimony of God’s recent goodness with another believer; celebration fuels faith. Planted in Christ, nourished by His Word, walking in obedience, and sharing the surplus, we live beneath the same abundant blessing Israel displayed—palms, gardens, aloes, cedars beside the waters. |
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