Expect A Good Day
“Have a good day,” people often say as a farewell remark. “It’s a good day for a good day,” the late Herman Cain said often on his radio programs.
“Have a blessed day,” some Christians say instead of “goodbye.” It means “May you know God’s favor, peace, and blessings today.” Encouraging words have incredible power to build us up. Don’t you think we need to expect a good day for ourselves as well as wishing others His blessings? How do we begin it?
Since Jesus came to give us life—life more abundantly, we could start the day really expecting Him to give us an exciting, fulfilling day. “I [Jesus] have come to give you everything in abundance, more than you expect —life in its fullness until you overflow!” (John 10:10b TPT)
Piglet told his friend, Winnie the Pooh, that the first thing he says to himself each morning is this: “I wonder what will happen exciting today?”
How about determining to begin our day with a positive attitude, grateful for the privilege of living this day? And we meditate on God’s Word with thankful hearts. “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” (Psalm 5:3 NIV).
The psalmist wrote: “But let all who passionately seek you [God] erupt with excitement and joy over what you’ve done!” (Psalm 70:5a TPT)
I like this report. When the church in Jerusalem sent Barnabas to Antioch the Scripture says, “When he arrived and saw the wonderful things God was doing, he was filled with excitement and joy, and encouraged the believers to stay close to the Lord, whatever the cost. (Acts 11:23 TLB).
When I was a child, I always looked forward to the blessing our pastor pronounced over our Sunday morning congregation just before we were dismissed–called “The Aaronic Blessing.”
The Lord told Moses to tell Aaron and his sons this was what they were to say to bless the children of Israel.
“The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26 NKJV)
My Bible study notes say this meant “the provision of all things necessary for the well-being of the recipient.” (1)
Rev. James Goll, who has studied Biblical blessings, states his condensed definition: “A blessing is a word spoken for good that carries spiritual power and authority, and that sets in motion something that will probably go on from generation to generation.” (2)
Now we can begin to expect, anticipate, and believe for a good day for ourselves and speak His blessings over others we will meet.
Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your blessing and watchcare over us. May we be a blessing to others by what we say and what we do. I ask in the name of Jesus. Amen.
- Scriptures: The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. (Psalm 121:8 NKJV)
This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalm 18:24 NIV)
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. (Psalm 23:6 NASB)
Every day I will bless You and praise Your name forever and ever. (Psalm 145:2 NKJV)
Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I call to you all day long. Bring joy to your servant, for to you, O Lord I lift up my soul. (Psalm 86:3-4 NIV)
Footnotes:
1.Jack Hayford, general editor, Spirit-Filled Life Bible, New King James Version, Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, TN.1991, p. 201.
2 James Goll, The Elijah List, November 29, 2015.
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