THE BLESSED MAN

READ: Psalm 1: 1-6 (NKJV)

1. 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;
2. But his delight [is] in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.
3. 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.
4. The ungodly [are] not so, But [are] like the chaff which the wind drives away.
5. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
6. For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish.

THE MESSAGE:

In the African culture, the blessed man in the African culture is one with sons, daughters, cars, houses, lands, multiple thriving investments or has positions of power. On the contrary, our text outlines the profile of the blessed man as follows: 1. One who does not obey the counsel of ungodly people. 2. Does not partner with sinners to do evil 3. Does not join or applaud those who mock people 4. Delights and meditates on the word of God, day and night. The result of this lifestyle is an all-encompassing spiritual, material as well as generational fruitfulness and prosperity. On the other hand, the ungodly man has no regard for God (verses 4-6). He neither obeys nor meditates on the word of God and the consequences are apparent destruction and separation from God.

Today, we remember Bishop Ajayi Crowther, a slave boy who was later freed and became the first CMS African Bishop of West Africa. God used him to evangelise some parts of this country and to translate the English bible into many Nigerian languages. His godly works and faith still speak in this generation. To be a blessed or an ungodly man is a choice which attracts blessings and consequences respectively. However, God does not desire the death of any man but that all should repent and be saved. Therefore, choose wisely and enjoy God’s blessings and prosperity.

PRAYER: Help me Lord to live like a blessed man so that my faith and works will speak beyond my generation in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 03, 2024
TOPIC: THE BLESSED MAN

1. Father in the name of Jesus, thank You for the grace to see the first day of this month in good health and sound mind.
2. Father, thank You for the special gift of life, many wished to see this day, but they couldn’t.
3. Thank You Jesus for being there for us, Your children.
4. Thank You Lord for Your plans for me this month and this year. They are plans of good, not of evil, to give me a successful and good end.
5. Father, please forgive me all my known and unknown sins, and give me power to overcome sin and its lustful desires, in Jesus’ name
6. I am a blessed man. Jesus make me a blessed man. Holy Spirit, help me to remain a blessed man, in Jesus’ name
7. As a blessed man, I refuse to partner with sinners to do evil, in Jesus’ name.
8. Holy Spirit, increase my appetite for the Word of God daily, in Jesus’ name
9. I receive grace to live a godly life that will continue to speak while I am no more, in Jesus’ name.
10. Father Lord, decorate my life with Your blessings and prosperity, in Jesus’ name
11. LORD, help us to get it right in Nigeria and let Your perfect will be enforced on us in Jesus’ name.
12. Heavenly Father, let Your peace reign in this country,
13. Whether the devil likes it or not, I will make heaven and receive my eternal rewards in Jesus’ Name.
14. This is the day the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.
15. Personal and family prayer requests.
16. Confession: God bless the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), God bless the Universal Church, and bless our country Nigeria -1 Chronicles 17:27.
17. Thank You Lord for answered prayers, in Jesus’ Mighty Name we pray. Amen.