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A Happy Family

October 3, 2013 Speaker: Bruce Blakey

Topic: Family Passage: Psalm 128

Sunday Service
Psalm 128
This psalm gives a picture of a happy family. But that's not to say that  this family didn't have problems of their own. What made this family different is that they lived within the sphere of God's blessing, and therefore, they lived with the joy that comes from those blessings.
This morning, Pastor Blakey teaches from Psalm 128 about THREE CHARACTERISTICS of those who live in the sphere of God's blessing:
1.  THEY WALK IN THE FEAR OF THE LORD (vv. 1-3)
This means to take God seriously. The one who fears the Lord takes God seriously (Psalm 112:1). This person delights in God's Word and they walk in His ways.
2.  THEY TRUST IN THE PROMISE OF THE LORD (v. 4)
The blessing to those who fear the Lord is actually promised. Those who adhere to God's Word flourish. This comes about because God is gracious and because His Word is true (Matthew 6:33).
3.  THEY PROMOTE THE MESSAGE OF THE LORD (vv. 5-6)
This comes from a desire to see the building up of God's people, no matter where they are. A happy family cares for more than themselves. They care for the rest of God's people and desire to see God's blessings bestowed upon others - particularly for others in their church. This is why they serve so faithfully and desire to pass God's laws to future generations through their family.
Pray that the Lord would give you the heart to fear the Lord, trust His promises, and promote His message to others so that your family may experience His blessings. This is so important in this day and time.