In his book Everyday Blessings, Max Lucado gave us some good advice when he wrote, “The next time you find yourself alone in a dark alley facing the undeniables of life, don’t cover them with a blanket, or ignore them with a nervous grin. Don’t turn up the TV and pretend they aren’t there. Instead, stand still, whisper his name, and listen. He is nearer than you think.”

The road of blessing is not without ups and downs, detours, and even the occasional pothole. Sometimes it feels like we are making this journey of life with at least one flat tire. Even when we sincerely feel that way, it isn’t the truth of God.

God told Isaiah, “No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed.” Satan undoubtedly hurls his darts, but his darts can’t remove you from your road of blessing. Satan can’t remove a Christian from the roles of heaven. 

God also told the prophet, “You shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment.” No slander can change the truth of who we are. We are the adopted children of God, and we are blessed with the promise of forgiveness and the assurance of our eternal life with God.

The promises of God are guaranteed by the power of God. We have the same heritage that God promised Isaiah. Our vindication is from God. Whose words can stand against his?

We have been speaking about the blessings of God this month. We have been reminded that our sovereign God stands ready to bless and prosper the lives of his children. Our job is to faithfully obey and follow the wisdom of his word. 

Living with wisdom is a path to God’s blessings. I hope this month has helped you know that our path is certain and our destination is assured. That hope will keep us firmly walking on that high road of faith, secure and rewarded by the blessings of God.