Day: June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025

Proverbs chapter 10 verse 22:
The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

Verse Context

The Book of Proverbs, authored primarily by King Solomon is filled with practical wisdom for daily life, drawn from God’s eternal truth. Proverbs chapter 10 begins a series of short sayings that contrast the ways of the righteous and the wicked. In this verse, Solomon points to a specific kind of wealth, not just financial, but spiritual and emotional abundance, that can only come from the blessing of the LORD.

The Hebrew word translated “blessing” is berakah (בְּרָכָה, beh-rah-KAH), which refers to divine favor or benefit. To be blessed by God is to receive something from Him that brings peace, stability, and purpose. When Solomon says “it maketh rich,” he’s not limiting that to money. It includes a richness of life; joy, fulfillment, relationships, contentment, and eternal hope. And most importantly, He addeth no sorrow with it. Unlike worldly gain, which can bring anxiety, guilt, and destruction, God’s blessing brings peace with no hidden burden. The world may give you wealth and fame that ultimately destroys your soul, but when God gives, it uplifts and purifies.

This verse also teaches us something deeper: God’s blessings are not random acts of kindness. They are covenant-driven rewards for obedience, reverence, and relationship with Him. While the wicked may appear to prosper, their gain is often stained with sorrow. But for the righteous, every good gift is holy and sustaining.

Broader Context

Understanding what the Bible means when it talks about being “blessed” is essential. Many people believe blessings are merely material or circumstantial; health, money, a new job, a happy family. But scripture offers a much richer picture. God’s blessings are not limited to the physical. They are rooted in a relationship with Him.

Throughout scripture, God does indeed show kindness to all people. This is often referred to as common grace. In Matthew chapter 5 verse 45, Jesus teaches: “For he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.” This means that even those who reject Him may still enjoy the warmth of the sun, the bounty of harvest, and the joy of family life. These are temporary, earthly blessings, not the spiritual, eternal blessings reserved for His people.

For those who are saved, redeemed through Christ, there is another category of blessing entirely. Ephesians chapter 1 verse 3 says: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.” These are blessings of adoption into God’s family, the indwelling Holy Spirit, divine wisdom, eternal inheritance, and peace with God. These do not belong to the unbeliever. He may show mercy for a time, but He withholds the covenantal blessings that belong to His people.

Application

Appreciating God’s Greatness

God’s blessings are never random; they are personal, purposeful, and perfect. He knows exactly what His children need and provides it in a way that brings joy and peace without regret. That is a mark of His goodness. Even when He blesses the unbelieving world with food or beauty or comfort, it is a sign of His long-suffering love, giving them more time to repent. And when He blesses His children, He does so with eternity in view.

For the Believer

You are blessed because you are His. Whether your bank account is full or empty, whether you feel strong or weak, you are under the blessing of the Lord if you belong to Christ. Do not measure your blessing by your circumstance. Measure it by your position in Christ. The world cannot take away what God has given you. Walk in gratitude. Trust that every hardship is filtered through His hand and every joy is a whisper of His love.

Call to Action:
Praise Him today for the spiritual blessings you often overlook. Salvation. Forgiveness. His Word. His Spirit. His promises. Rejoice that you are among the blessed who are heard when you pray. And never forget, He adds no sorrow to what He gives.

For the Unbeliever

If you’ve been living outside of God’s will, recognize that what you’re enjoying now, your health, your home, your success, is temporary. These are not proof that you are right with God. They are proof that He is merciful. But He desires to give you so much more. A new heart. A renewed mind. A cleansed soul. The kind of blessing that endures. But you must come to Him through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. Until you do, your prayers are hindered, your soul remains lost, and your blessings are fleeting.

Final Encouragement

Being blessed doesn’t mean being lucky or rich or happy for a moment. It means being right with God. It means receiving from Him what the world cannot give. The blessing of the LORD truly does make us rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.

Prayer

Lord God, thank You for being the Giver of true and lasting blessings. Thank You for blessing us with things far greater than gold or comfort. Thank You for hearing our prayers, for guiding our steps, and for granting us peace. Help us to walk in obedience so we remain under the covering of Your favor. And for those who have not yet believed, open their eyes to see that You long to bless them with life, not just now, but forever. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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