Blessed is He Who Comes
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Rev. Charles Oppong-Poku | March 18 2026 | Psalm 118:19–29
KEY VERSE: “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD! We have blessed you from the house of the LORD.” (Psalm 118:26, NKJV)
MESSAGE:
Psalm 118 is a song of thanksgiving and victory, and within it lies a powerful anticipation of the coming Messiah. As the psalmist calls for the gates of righteousness to be opened, the passage gives a picture of joyful entry, thanksgiving, and acceptance before God. This passage finds its fullest meaning in Jesus Christ. When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the crowds echoed these very words: “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Matthew 21:9). Yet many who shouted these praises did not fully understand the kind of King He was. They expected political deliverance, but Jesus came to bring salvation through the cross.
The psalm speaks of rejection and triumph: “The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone” (v. 22). This is fulfilled in Christ. Rejected by men, He was crucified. Yet through His death and resurrection, He became the foundation of our salvation.
During Lent, this passage invites us to reflect on how we receive Christ. Do we welcome Him only with words, or with true surrender? The call to “open the gates of righteousness” is deeply personal, not merely ceremonial. Through Christ, we are given access to God, and we are called to enter with thanksgiving and obedience. The Bible teaches that salvation is found in Christ alone. He is the One who comes in the name of the Lord, and He is the only way to the Father. The proper response is not shallow enthusiasm but genuine faith and committed discipleship.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
Jesus Christ is the One who comes in the name of the Lord, rejected yet victorious. True blessing is found in receiving Him with faith, surrender, and thanksgiving. Welcome Christ into every area of your life today, not just with words but with full surrender.
PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, You are the One who comes in the name of the Lord. I welcome You into my life fully and completely. Help me not only to praise You with my lips but to follow You with my heart. Thank You for becoming the cornerstone of my salvation. In Your name, Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING
DAILY word study: BLESSED
The word blessed comes from the Hebrew word baruk, which means “favoured,” “blessed,” or “spoken well of under God’s blessing.”
In Psalm 118:26, the one who comes in the name of the Lord is declared blessed. This is more than a greeting. It is a recognition that the person comes under God’s authority and favour. In its fullest meaning, these words point to Jesus Christ, the One sent by the Father. To receive Him is to receive the One through whom God’s salvation comes.
Reflect on this:
True blessing is found not merely in speaking words of praise, but in welcoming Christ with faith and surrender. When your heart receives Him rightly, your life begins to reflect the joy, peace, and gratitude that flow from His saving grace.
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