"HOW ARE THEY INCREASED THAT TROUBLE ME!" But Thou, O Lord art a shield for me. As for us today, God's elect, we were blessed in Christ with all spiritual blessings before the world was. We are blessed through Christ with every good thing while here below. And we will be blessed with Christ with more than heart can conceive in the world to come. The Lord's blessing is upon our persons, and we are set apart for His praise; upon our comforts, and they promote our holiness; upon our trials, and they work our everlasting good; upon our labours, and they advance His kingdom and glory; upon our families, as the house of Obed-edom was blessed for the ark's sake. Behold, thus is the man blessed that feareth the Lord. Beloved, this is your privilege, the blessing of God is upon you. Do you realize it? Do you appreciate it? Remember, it flows from heavenly grace. It comes to you through Jesus. It is enjoyed in the exercise of faith, and in the way of obedience. It is ensured by the oath and promise of God. It includes all you can need or ever desire. Retire to rest tonight impressed with the thought, "The blessing of God is upon me." Or, if hesitant to claim it, with the prayer, "Bless me, even me, O my Father."

For Meditation:
Lord, make it plain that I am Thine,
In Jesus blest, with Jesus one;
That all Thy promises are mine,
As Thy belov'd, adopted son.