Lecture Summary: New Year Message on God's Bountiful Blessings

Major Keys to God's Bountiful Blessings

1. Key from Psalm 119:17-19

   • Dealing bountifully: Request God to deal bountifully so one can live and keep His word.
   • Open eyes to wondrous things: Pray for God to open our eyes to understand His law.
   • Being a stranger on Earth: Acknowledging our temporary stay on Earth and seeking God's commandments.

2. Understanding God's Word, Law, and Commandment

   • These terminologies might seem different but essentially convey following God's instructions.

Lessons from Abraham

• Faith and Obedience: Abraham's life demonstrates how obedience to God leads to blessings in all aspects.
• Testimonies about Abraham:
  • King Abimelech recognized God's presence with Abraham.
  • Eliezer, Abraham's steward, testified about Abraham's blessings and wealth.

God's Purpose and Bountiful Blessings

• Prosperity of God's Servants:
  • God delights in the prosperity of His servants (Psalm 35:27).
  • Believers are not called to seek God in vain (Isaiah 45:18-19).
• Understanding Bountiful Blessings:
  • Bounteous: Generously giving.
  • Bountiful: Freely giving.
  • Bounty: Liberality in giving.

Misunderstandings about Prosperity

• True Prosperity: Being on the same page with God involves willingness to give and not just receive.
• Scriptural Reference: Luke 12
  • Warning against covetousness and storing wealth without being rich toward God.

Call to Action

• Live by God’s Word:
  • Prioritize God's commandments and seek deeper understanding.
  • Express love for God through obedience.

Final Thoughts

• Pruning and Simplifying Life
  • Simplify life to be more receptive to God’s whispers and guidance.
  • Focus on becoming channels of blessing to others.