My wife has a wall décor in our kitchen that says, “Deeply Loved, Greatly Blessed.” Honestly, I rarely notice things like that – a man thing – I guess. I really noticed it yesterday and was struck by how true it is. God deeply loves us and has greatly blessed us.
We may love the Lord, but there is a reason why we love Him. I John 4:19 says, “We love Him because He first loved us.” Before we were even thought of, He decided to love us despite the sinful lives we would lead.
God loves us with an everlasting love so strong that it draws us to Him. In Jeremiah 31:3, God said, “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with loving kindness I have drawn you.” His love draws us to pray. His love draws us to study His Word. His love draws us to assemble with believers. His love draws us to witness to others. He deeply loves us and compels us to deeply love others.
Are followers of Christ blessed? They are greatly blessed because they live life according to God’s Word. Notice the words of Psalm 1:1-3:
“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he mediates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season. Whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.”
God’s blessings are wherever we are located. Deuteronomy 28:3 says, “Blessed shall you be in the city, and bless you shall be in the country.” He has promised to be with us always. His blessings accompany His presence.
WE ARE DEEPLY LOVED AND GREATLY BLESSED!
Dave Snyder is an Ordained Bishop with the Church of God – Cleveland, Tennessee. Before entering the ministry on a full-time basis, he was a school teacher. He also coached middle school basketball for eight years.
Dave and his wife, Sara, have two children — Craig and Karen. They also have one ten year old granddaughter — Breanna.
Dave and Sara pastored in West Virginia for thirty-six years. Sara is now retired from the banking industry, and Dave is retired from pastoring. However, Dave currently serves as prison Chaplain for the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Writing essays, articles, and devotionals is a real passion for Dave. He also enjoys playing musical instruments and singing.
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