Proverbs 10:22

The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.
Proverbs 10:22

When you look at this verse in Proverbs there seems to be only one way to translate it. God’s blessings make us rich, whether it’s in money, health, family, or in our emotions. The desire of God’s heart is always to bless us. You may wonder, then, why our blessings seem to vanish sometimes or why they somehow turn bad. We need to remember that it’s the devil who kills, steals, and destroys. He’s the enemy of our soul who hates us and all we represent. He is the one who seeks to destroy the beautiful picture we have of God and God’s goodness. What, then, are we to do when God has given us something of blessing and it’s stolen?

I assure you that God is bigger than the devil. Jesus Christ has taken the keys of death and hell and has forever defeated him. We must remember that we are in Christ and stand on His Word. We are at war and there are times we must enter into battle. We may take a few shots, but the truth is that we’re victorious in and through Jesus Christ. If something is stolen, God will restore! If something is destroyed, God will resurrect it. If something is killed, God will bring it back to life. He’s a good God. His plans for us are good and we do have a future and a sure hope in Him. His ways are higher than ours and we know that as the Holy Spirit leads us, we will grow in understanding.

We must anchor our hearts in the truth that God is a good God. When He blesses, He adds no sorrow to the blessing. We must be careful to examine our hearts and remember who we serve because out of our hearts flow the issues of life. When we face sorrow after blessing we must secure our hearts in the Word and decide whether we trust the Word more than we do our own pain. Do we trust God’s promises and rejoice in His goodness? Let’s remember that no matter what our pain, disappointment, or sorrow is, God’s plans for us are good and not evil. God’s plans are to give us a future and a hope. His desire is to bless us and not add pain or sorrow to us. God is our redeemer and restorer. He fulfills dreams and has secured our eternal destination. We are His and nothing will separate us from His love.

With confidence and joy anchored in His Word,

Pastor Darrell