Psalm 133 ~ The Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore

Psalm 133

 Behold, how good and pleasant it is

    when brothers dwell in unity!

It is like the precious oil on the head,

    running down on the beard,

on the beard of Aaron,

    running down on the collar of his robes!

It is like the dew of Hermon,

    which falls on the mountains of Zion!

For there the Lord has commanded the blessing,

    life forevermore. 

Proverbs 10:22 

The blessing of the LORD enriches, 

and He adds no sorrow to it.

We would all like the Prayer of Jabez as our own promise from the Lord.  And we know no more about Jabez.  His life was so blessed, we find none of the angst of David. Or others we learn of in Scriptures. However, we are not to think Proverbs 10:22 Promises us perfection in life. The Lord adds no sorrow. The Scriptures are filled with emotions in life. Blessing, trouble, angst and redemption.

Consider

  John 16

29 His disciples said, “Ah, now you are speaking plainly and not using figurative speech! 30 Now we know that you know all things and do not need anyone to question you; this is why we believe that you came from God.” 

31 Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe? 32 Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. 33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

John 21

After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, 

and he revealed himself in this way. 

Simon Peter, Thomas (called the Twin), Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.

Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, “Children, do you have any fish?” They answered him, “No.” He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, because of the quantity of fish. That disciple whom Jesus loved therefore said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment, for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the sea. The other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off.

When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place, with fish laid out on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.” So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, 153 of them. And although there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” Now none of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Tend my sheep.” He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you and carry you where you do not want to go.” (This he said to show by what kind of death he was to glorify God.) And after saying this he said to him, “Follow me.”

Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them, the one who also had leaned back against him during the supper and had said, “Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?” When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about this man?” Jesus said to him, “If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!” So the saying spread abroad among the brothers that this disciple was not to die; yet Jesus did not say to him that he was not to die, but, “If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you?”

This is the disciple who is bearing witness about these things, and who has written these things, and we know that his testimony is true.

Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written.

Finally, the truth is known: 

The Disciples squabble with Jesus! After He brings them breakfast!

Telling us about Jesus

Hebrews 4:16

Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, 

that we may receive mercy 

and find grace 

to help 

in time of need

The Disciples learn He will never leave, nor forsake them. And they treat Jesus as their friend. Jesus, of course, answers back. God is God. We believe His will is good.

Abba, Father,

We know all our Journey leads to Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is Life. 

We ask Your Willing Blessings.

We have all lived seeing so much Change. 

And in the Scriptures, sweeping changes are shown as well. 

The answer is timeless. 

To believe God is yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Father God, we lift our cares of those we love. 

 Seeking You to say the Word over all our changes 

and pour Your Blessing on us.

We Rise as we believe You will care for those we Love. 

We Trust their very being to You. 

Remembering You as Father. 

God of Love, God of Encouragement.

We read the news and the violence of the century 

and Believe You are the Light of Nations. 

Bless all of our lives and cares so high, 

the Nation is lifted Trusting in You. 

Bless the Nations believing in You for renewed Hope and Life.

We bless You for Jesus Christ and His Words 

encouraging all His Beloved 

around the earth, 

praying for more Heaven on earth. 

Your Good Will be done. 

Dwell in us, Father,

Dwell in those we Love, God of Love,

God of encouragement.

Help us to be Joyful Vessels of Your Love.

Help us to seek You first.

And in Jesus Christ, we will finish well!

And know the communion of saints 

as Your Prayer covers 

Your Good Creation today.

Blessings of being the New Covenant in Your Son, Jesus Christ. 

Alleluia. Amen.

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