Great Blessing
The apostles testified powerfully to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God’s great blessing was upon them all. Acts 4:33
I have a blessed life! I see it every day, not always in the material things, but in the peace that surrounds my everyday life. Not everyone may notice it, but I know it’s there. According to Proverbs 10:22, “The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.” This verse reminds me that God’s blessing isn’t about worldly wealth. It’s about living a life rich in peace, purpose, and joy. It’s about seeing His hand in my relationships, in my work, and even in the quiet moments.
Acts 4:33 describes a beautiful season for the early church: a time of great power, bold testimony, and above all, great blessing. In the midst of persecution and fear, God’s blessing gave them strength and unity. Their courage didn’t come from comfortable circumstances but from their salvation that was rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus and a radical commitment to one another.
What stands out to me most is the way they cared for each other. Verses 34–35 show how no one among them was in need because they shared freely and generously. They lived with open hands and open hearts. This unity wasn’t accidental. It was a choice. They placed people above possessions and community above comfort.
As I think about this concept, I realize how easy it is to live a self-focused life. Always worrying about my own needs, schedules, and plans. But I’ve also seen firsthand the blessing that flows when I shift my focus. There was a time when I felt spiritually dry and emotionally drained. Nothing drastic had happened that caused me to feel that way,it was just the wear and tear of life. But when I began serving others more intentionally, praying for people instead of only about my problems, and checking in on those God placed around me, something shifted. God’s peace returned. His joy bubbled back up. I wasn’t striving anymore for temporal things, I was walking in His blessing.
Here are some ways you can begin walking in God’s blessing starting today:
- Pray each morning for God to show you one person you can encourage or help.
- Listen intentionally really hearing the needs of those around you.
- Give generously, not just financially, but with your time, attention, and care.
- Stay in the Word daily bring your heart into agreement with God’s Word and purpose.
The blessing of God isn’t reserved for a few or for the perfect—it’s available to every believer who lives with a surrendered heart and an outward focus. Just like the early church, when we commit to building up others and walking in unity, God’s great blessing rests on us in powerful ways.
So today I want to encourage you to lean in. Focus on others. Let go of the things that distract and embrace the peace and joy that come with living for something greater than yourself. The great blessing of God is waiting to flow through you and it adds no sorrow with it.
Today’s scripture reading: Acts 4:32-37
32 Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common.
33 And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all.
34 Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold,
35 and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need.
36 And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus,
37 having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
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