Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Genesis 1:28 Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”

Deuteronomy 28:2 And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the Lord your God.

Characteristics to the Blessing

1. Every Blessing Originates from God

James 1:17 Every good gift and perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation of turning.

2. God’s Blessing is Supernatural

3. God’s Blessings is Transferred Generationally

Exodus 3:6 Moreover He said, I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.

4. God’s Blessing Operates According to Obedience

Deuteronomy 21:17 But he shall acknowledge the son of the unloved wife as the firstborn by giving him a double portion of all that he has, for he is the beginning of his strength; the right of the firstborn is his.

Romans 8:29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.

5. God’s Blessing Comes Upon the Firstborn

Deuteronomy 21:17 But he shall acknowledge the son of the unloved wife as the firstborn by giving him a double portion of all that he has, for he is the beginning of his strength; the right of the firstborn is his.

Romans 8:29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.

6. God’s Blessing is Transmitted by Words and sealed by Hands

Genesis 17:2 And I will make a covenant between Me and you, and will multiply you exceedingly.

Hebrews 6:20 where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.

2 Timothy 1:6 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through laying on of my hands.

7. God’s Blessing is a Sign that He is with Us

Psalms 73:16-18 When I thought how to understand this, It was too painful for me-until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I understood their end. Surely you set them in slippery places; you cast them down to destruction.

How to Possess the Blessing of God

1. Jesus died that you might be Blessed

Galatians 3:13-14 Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us for it is written, Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree, that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

2. Look to the Cross

Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.

3. Fight for your Blessings.

Genesis 32:24, 26 Then Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until the breaking of day. 26) And He said, Let Me go, for the day breaks. But he said, I will not let you go unless You bless me!

4. Put God First

Matthew 6:33 But Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.