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Understanding the Power of Blessings by Dr David Oyedepo


Blessings are divine endowments and spiritual assets that empower individuals for greatness. They are the foundation upon which lives are elevated, destinies are shaped, and purposes are fulfilled. To truly walk in blessings, our sense of value for them must come alive.

“The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.” (Proverbs 10:22)

Greatness is ultimately a product of blessings, and devotion to their principles is essential. It is our sense of value that determines the flow of virtue in our lives. Scripture identifies four principal sources of blessings:

1. The Blessing of Obedience

Scriptural Reference: Deuteronomy 28:1
“Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the Lord your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the Lord your God will set you high above all nations of the earth.”

Obedience to God's Word commands the release of enduring and stable blessings. These blessings are not circumstantial; they are the fruit of a consistent, private walk with God. The blessing of obedience opens doors that no man can shut.

2. Parental Blessings

Scriptural References: Genesis 49:26; Ephesians 6:1-3
“Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise: that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.”

The blessing of honoring parents is life-transforming. It ensures things go well and attracts favor. Parental blessings are a covenant pathway to peace, longevity, and prosperity.

3. Patriarchal Blessings

Scriptural Reference: Genesis 14:19
“And he blessed him and said: ‘Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth.’”

Patriarchal blessings are divine endowments released through God’s anointed messengers. They come by divine orchestration and carry the power to preserve and establish destinies. These blessings align you with divine purpose and protection.

4. Prophetic Blessings

Scriptural References: 2 Chronicles 20:20; Hosea 12:13
“Believe in the Lord your God, and you shall be established; believe His prophets, and you shall prosper.”

Prophets are sent as spiritual fathers. Their words carry supernatural authority to unlock new grounds and activate hidden potentials. The spiritual virtue of a father flows naturally to sons and daughters connected by faith and honor.

The Power of Valuing Blessings

To access blessings, one must have a deep sense of value for them. “What skill can never achieve, blessings release.” Freshly anointed people uncover new grounds and operate at dimensions beyond human understanding.

Fatherhood Connection:
Fathers are spiritual channels of blessings. “You can only pray with your father, not for your father.” The DNA of a spiritual father flows to those who receive him with honor.

Supernatural Manifestations:
By the blessing of the Lord, strange and marvelous things begin to unfold:
“Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth…” (Isaiah 43:19)

Final Exhortation

The bottom line is this: value for blessings is the key to accessing their flow. When you align with the principles of obedience, honor, and connection, you activate the supernatural.

By the blessings of the Lord, extraordinary things shall manifest in your life!

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