The Blessing

Achoo...Bless you...

Blessing people is as old as the human race. God started it when He blessed man after creation. Later on He teaches us how to bless each other: “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. It is interesting that He puts his name before every blessing. Three times. And he uses his personal name. And then after the blessing He says: "So whenever they use my name to bless the Israelites, I will bless them." I do believe if God says something He will do it! The Jews did not declare this blessing weekly, but daily at the last sacrifice.

This beautiful blessing contains everything we need. There is blessing and protection, acceptance and compassion, favour and peace.  It is a work of power upon man and the end is peace. This peace, called Shalom entails both safety and welfare.  Completing the circle, to be safe can be explained as well and happy and welfare as health, prosperity and peace.

It reminds us of Pauls benediction in the New Testament where we read; may the

grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy

Spirit be with you all. He also writes God’s name in front of every blessing, making

sure that we use God’s name to bless His people so that they can be blessed!

Scriptures

Numbers 6:24-27,  2 Corinthians13:14

Prayer

Lord, thank you for your blessing upon my life.

To do

Speak God’s blessing over yourself and your family.