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Introduction: Setting the Foundation
Church, let me ask you this: How often do you engage with God’s Word? Daily? Weekly? Or maybe just on Sunday mornings? Today, I want to talk about how consistent engagement with Scripture isn’t just a good habit—it’s the key to success, peace, and blessings in every area of our lives.

1. Obedience Brings Blessings

  • Scripture tells us that obedience is the first step to unlocking God’s blessings.
  • Proverbs 3:1-2 says, “Do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.”
  • Jesus Himself said, “If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love.”
  • When we walk in obedience, we remain in the flow of God’s love and favor, and blessings—both spiritual and practical—follow.

2. Prosperity Through God’s Word

  • Let’s not confuse biblical prosperity with worldly riches. God’s prosperity encompasses peace, purpose, and provision.
  • 1 Kings 2:3 reminds us: “Walk in obedience to Him… so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go.”
  • When we align our actions with God’s teachings, He blesses the work of our hands.

3. Stay Connected to Jesus

  • Remaining connected to Jesus is essential. John 15:5 says, “If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
  • Church, let His words take root in your heart. As you do, you’ll see your desires align with His will, and He will fulfill them.

4. Engage Daily with Scripture

  • You wouldn’t go a day without eating, would you? Why go a day without feeding your soul?
  • The Bible isn’t just a book; it’s your daily bread. Jesus said in Matthew 4:4, “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”
  • Read, listen, think, and believe. Seek a fresh word from the Lord every day. God has something new for you in His Word every morning.

5. The Danger of Neglecting God’s Word

  • Ignoring Scripture isn’t just missing out; it’s stepping into danger.
  • Without God’s Word, we become like a ship without a rudder—unstable, aimless, and vulnerable.
  • Hebrews 2:1 warns us: “We must pay the most careful attention… to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.”

6. Live Like Jesus

  • If you want to experience God’s blessings, walk as Jesus walked.
  • 1 John 2:5-6 says, “This is how we know we are in Him: Whoever claims to live in Him must live as Jesus did.”
  • Show mercy, speak truth, love others deeply. As you do, your life becomes a reflection of God’s love.

Call to Action: What Will You Do Today?

  1. Read God’s Word Daily: Start small—read a verse, a chapter, or a devotion. Make it a habit.
  2. Pray for Guidance: Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal what God wants to say to you today.
  3. Live It Out: Don’t just be a hearer of the Word; be a doer. Love like Jesus. Act with mercy and truth.

Closing: The Blessings Await

  • Church, when you walk in obedience and immerse yourself in Scripture, God promises blessings:
    • A long life filled with peace.
    • Favor with God and man.
    • Prosperity in your work.
    • A love made complete in Him.
    • And above all, the abundant life Jesus came to give.

Don’t wait until tomorrow. Start today. Engage with God’s Word, and watch Him transform your life! Amen.