Psalm 128

“Blessed is every one who fears the Lord, who walks in His ways.” Psalm 128:1 (NKJV)

We know there is a direct link between our blessing and our seeking God’s Word.

“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; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. 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.” Psalm 1:1-3 (NKJV)

Because blessing is so closely linked to God’s Word, we are safe to assume that walking in the counsel of the Bible is the same as “fearing the Lord” to the extent that we are obeying it (walking in His ways).

“When you eat the labor of your hands, you shall be happy, and it shall be well with you.” Psalm 128:2 (NKJV)

When we live according to God’s Word, we do not solely apply it to our lives; the Bible becomes the center of our lives, the lens through which we view the world, and the filter that governs every conversation.  Even the labor of our hands (the fruit of our labor) brings us joy in the Lord because we are continuously reminded that it is God Who works on our behalf as we go about our daily tasks.

“And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.” Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (NKJV)

A father who seeks the Lord imparts the Word to his family.  This is how God’s blessing radiates throughout the entire household.

“Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the very heart of your house, your children like olive plants all around your table.” Psalm 128:3 (NKJV)

Finally, we have the source of blessing, the Proverbs 31 wife: A marriage where both husband and wife are seeking the Lord.

“Behold, thus shall the man be blessed who fears the Lord. The Lord bless you out of Zion, and may you see the good of Jerusalem all the days of your life. Yes, may you see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel!” Psalm 128:4-6 (NKJV)

Commandment 5: “Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may be well with you in the land which the Lord your God is giving you.” Deuteronomy 5:16 (NKJV)