spurgeonHome Blessings   He blesseth the habitation of the just. (Proverbs 3:33) 


He  fears the Lord, and therefore he comes under the divine protection even  as to the roof which covers himself and his family. His home is an  abode of love, a school of holy training, and a place of heavenly light.

In it there is a family attar where the name of the Lord is daily had  in reverence. Therefore the Lord blesses his habitation. It may be a  humble cottage or a lordly mansion; but the Lord's blessing comes  because of the character of the inhabitant and not because of the size of the dwelling.

That house is most blest in which the master and  mistress are Godfearing people; but a son or daughter or even a servant  may bring a blessing on a whole household. The Lord often
preserves, prospers, and provides for a family for the sake of one or two in it, who are "just" persons in His esteem, because His grace has
made them so.

Beloved, let us have Jesus for our constant guest even as the sisters of Bethany had, and then we shall be blessed indeed. Let us look  to it that in all things we are just -- in our trade, in our judgment  of others, in our treatment of neighbors, and in our own personal  character. A just God cannot bless unjust transactions.

Reflections to Consider

  • Warfare Spirituality

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Publications

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Music

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Audio & Video

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Favorites

  • Praise Adonai by Paul Baloche +

    Who is like Him The Lion and the Lamb Seated on the throne Mountains bow down Every ocean roars To the Lord of hosts  Read More
  • An Interview with Paul Washer by Tim Challies +

    You probably know Paul Washer as the man who preached the infamous "Shocking Youth Message," a sermon that has tallied Read More
  • Glorious by Paul Baloche +

    Look inside the mysterySee the empty crossSee the risen SaviorVictorious and strong Read More
  • Paul's Prayers +

    How do we pray? What should we pray for? Yes, there is the Lord's prayer--Jesus teaching his disciples, and us, Read More
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Hidden Blessings

  • Witnesses for Jesus by Tim Keller (Mark 15) +

    Tim Keller discusses the significance of the women and men who saw Jesus die, buried, and resurrected.  Read More
  • Prayer-bringing light into darkness by NT Wright +

    NT Wright discusses the importance of prayer in maintaining a relationship with Jesus. Read More
  • After darkness, light-the reformation by Michael Reeves +

    Michael Reeves discusses the transformative power of bringing Jesus to the world at the heart of the Reformation. Read More
  • The Esther Option-Living in a fallen world by Mike Cosper +

    The following is an excerpt from an article on The Gospel Coalition website. Read More
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