In what ways can we seek to be "blessed" as described in 2 Chronicles 9:7? Scripture Spotlight “Happy are your men! Happy are these servants of yours, who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom!” (2 Chronicles 9:7) Key Observations • “Men” and “servants” are blessed because they – stand continually before the king – hear his wisdom • The same three elements—service, nearness, and attentive listening—mark every believer’s pathway to blessing before our greater King, Jesus Christ. Ways to Seek This Blessing Today • Serve the King – Gladly acknowledge Jesus as Lord (Romans 10:9) – Offer time, abilities, and resources for His purposes (Colossians 3:23-24) • Stand Continually in His Presence – Maintain daily fellowship through prayer and praise (Psalm 16:11) – Gather faithfully with His people (Hebrews 10:24-25) – Walk consciously under His eye wherever you are (Proverbs 3:6) • Hear—and Heed—His Wisdom – Read and meditate on Scripture every day (Psalm 1:2-3) – Listen eagerly to sound preaching and teaching (2 Timothy 4:2) – Submit decisions to the counsel of God’s Word (Psalm 119:105) – Obey promptly; blessing follows obedience (Luke 11:28) • Seek God-Given Wisdom Through Others – Keep company with wise believers (Proverbs 13:20) – Invite accountability and godly counsel (Proverbs 27:17) • Guard a Teachable Heart – Humble yourself before God (James 4:6) – Receive correction without resentment (Proverbs 12:1) – Pray for wisdom, confident God grants it (James 1:5) Supporting Scriptures • Psalm 65:4—“Blessed is the one You choose and bring near to dwell in Your courts.” • Proverbs 8:34—“Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors.” • John 10:27—“My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.” • James 1:25—“He who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and continues in it…will be blessed in what he does.” Putting It Into Practice 1. Begin each morning by acknowledging Christ’s lordship and offering yourself as His servant. 2. Schedule fixed, unhurried time in Scripture; read aloud to train your ear to “hear His wisdom.” 3. Keep a running list of decisions, big and small, and jot down verses that speak to each one. 4. Choose fellowship environments—church, small groups, friendships—that keep you “standing continually” in the presence of godly wisdom. 5. End each day reviewing how you listened and obeyed; thank Him for the blessing that follows. |
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