Blessing comes by Association

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Genesis  30:27 And Laban said unto him, I pray thee, if I have found favour in thine eyes, tarry: for I have learned by experience that the LORD hath blessed me for thy sake.

There is a principle in the Bible we all need to learn if we are to enjoy God's best in life. 

Blessing comes by association,  the Bible says,  'He who walk with the wise men will be wise....

The story of Israel entering the promised land teaches us that we can keep company with people like Joshua and Caleb and go in and possess it,  or hang around with the other ten spies who believed it couldn't be done and die in the wilderness

When Joshua entered Potiphar's house,  he brought great blessing with him,  when he went to Pharaoh's Palace,  the entire nation prospered. 

When Jacob wanted to return home to his own family,  Laban,  his father-in-law said,  'please stay... For I have learned by experience that the Lord has blessed me for your sake'.

The Philippian church had a long partnership with Paul in spreading the Gospel,  they supported him financially and he ministered to them spiritually. 

So Apostle Paul prayed for them to be Partaker of God's grace, meaning... 'all of God they will ever need,  for every situation they will ever face.'

How wonderful,  Paul got it from Jesus,  and the Philippians got it from Paul,  learn to recognize those who walk in the blessing of God and get as close to them as you can.

Blessing comes by association. 

God bless you.