The document discusses the concept of blessings as outlined in biblical references, emphasizing that believers are already blessed in Jesus and possess spiritual blessings through faith. It highlights the importance of an attitude of gratitude, the activation of blessings through faith, and the various types of blessings that can manifest in life. Additionally, it encourages individuals to recognize their blessings and consider how they can be a blessing to others.

1. Getting Blessed In 2018

2. What Is Blessing? Genesis 1:28
Be Fruitful – productivity, goodness, and joy
Multiply – exponential increase without much effort
Have Dominion – authority over circumstances

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4. You Are Already Blessed In Jesus!
We are already blessed, chosen and beloved.
(Ephesians 1:3-14)
We have all the spiritual blessings in the heavenly
realms in Christ Jesus. (Ephesians 1 :3,6)
We have the blessings of Abraham and are sons of
God in Christ Jesus. (Galatians 3:9,29)

5. Romans 4
1.Blessed apart from our works (Romans 4:3-5)
2.Blessed even if we sin (Romans 4:5-8)
3.Blessed by faith alone, just as Abraham was
(Romans 4:13-24)

6. What Kind Of Blessing?
We have an eternal inheritance. (Matthew 25:34)
The main blessing is the Holy Spirit. (Galatians 3:14)
Who we become is more important than what
we own. (Matthew 6:19-21)

7. Blessings That Pay Off Later On
1.Being Persecuted For Christ’s Sake
(Matthew 5:10-12, 1 Peter 3:9-12, Romans 12:14)
2.Being Called Into Ministry
(Matthew 19:27-30, John 16:33)
3.Long-Term Faithfulness
(Matthew 24:45, 25:21)

8. Different Pathways
Jabez – the blessing of a comfortable life without pain
Paul – the blessing of an adventurous life filled with glory
Abraham – the blessing of a life of faith and sacrifice
Zacchaeus – the blessing of a man whose sins are forgiven

9. Activating God’s Blessings
We activate the blessings by faith.(Romans 4:13)
We de-activate them by unbelief (James 1:5-8) and
through unloving behavior (2 Peter 3:7)

10. Persistence In Prayer For Blessings
Jacob wanted blessing desperately and even
wrestled with God and prevailed for it!
Jesus sometimes made people persist before He
blessed them.

11. An Attitude of Gratitude!
We need to live life as people who have already
been blessed. (Galatians 3:9)
Our covetousness gets in the way of us appreciating
these blessings. (Colossians 3:5)
Thankfulness has a huge role as well.
(1 Thessalonians 5:18, 1 Timothy 4:3,4; Philippians 4:6,7)

12. Blessed To Be A Blessing!
Abraham was blessed in order to be a blessing
What sort of a blessing can you be to family,
friends, the Church and those in need?