5-30-07 1 Chronicles 17:23-27

1 Chronicles 17:23-27 (NAS)
And now, O LORD, let the word that Thou hast spoken concerning Thy servant and concerning his house, be established forever, and do as Thou hast spoken.” And let Thy name be established and magnified forever, saying, ‘The LORD of hosts is the God of Israel, even a God to Israel; and the house of David Thy servant is established before Thee.’ “For Thou, O my God, hast revealed to Thy servant that Thou wilt build for him a house; therefore Thy servant hath found courage to pray before Thee.” And now, O LORD, Thou art God, and hast promised this good thing to Thy servant. "And now it hath pleased Thee to bless the house of Thy servant, that it may continue forever before Thee; for Thou, O LORD, hast blessed, and it is blessed forever.

The Lord Jehovah has spoken words over you. He has promised and commanded certain things concerning your life to come to pass. Although His declarations sounded like singing to you, your enemies heard warnings and threats, causing them to run in fear.

His words were spoken not only for you, but also for your family. He has established you and your household. He supports, upholds, and nourishes you. In Him you and your family are sure and lasting. He has declared now and forever that He will hide you in His secret place.

Like David of old, you can come to the Lord God and remind Him of those things that He has whispered in your ear. Repeat those mysteries that He has revealed to you as you pray. Confess those promises of goodness, welfare, and prosperity that He already said to you.

It is His delight and pleasure to bless you. He has been willing from the beginning of time to show you His favor and good will. He is determined that you and your family will perpetually receive blessings and benefits from His hand. He wants your life to be full of pleasure and happiness.

He is faithful to His word. What He has said He would bless will be blessed forever! So rejoice, for you and your sons are abundantly blessed!