In Genesis 49, we read of Jacob’s blessings on his sons. In Matthew 18:1-4,
we read of the disciples asking Jesus, “Who is the greatest in the
Kingdom of heaven?” Jesus replied to them, “whoever humbles himself like
this child is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven.” In the Kingdom of
heaven, the glory doesn’t belong to man. It belongs to the Lord. It’s
not about man’s greatness. In the Kingdom of heaven, we see the
greatness of God – “Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise” (Psalm 145:3).
Our worship is to be expressed in our lives as well as our words –
“ Lord, who may dwell in Your sanctuary? … The one whose walk is
blameless, who does what is righteous … Whoever does these things will
never be shaken” (Psalm 15:1-2,5).
What God did for His people, Israel, was very great. There is a striking contrast between their slavery in Egypt and their abundance in the promised land. God had multiplied His blessing upon them, just as Jesus did when He turned water into wine (John 2:1-11). If the blessing is to be maintained and increased, we must honour the Lord. We must cry to Him for blessing: "Hear my prayer, O God, listen to the words of my mouth." We must call upon Him with faith: "Surely God is my help; the Lord is the One who sustains me" (Psalm 54:2,4).
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