The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26
Our soul starves for blessing from our Lord. He made us to desire His blessing. God’s blessing is an affirmation of His love. It is a abiding sense that we are secure in His presence. The glow of the Lord’s glory reflects on a countenance blessed by Jesus. The child of God, blessed by God, rests secure in His favor. His delicious blessing feeds our soul.
Moreover, as followers of Christ, we are in the blessing business, as we are blessed to be a blessing. We can bless strangers with our kind words or curse them with our cutting remarks (life and death is in the power of the tongue). We can bless a child with a look of love or curse them with a glare. We can bless our spouse with a smile or curse them with a snarl. We can bless an enemy with a prayer of forgiveness or curse them with a prayer of retribution. We can bless a leader with an understanding of God’s wisdom or curse them for their worldly ways. Without our blessing, those who love us feel unloved. We love souls as we bless them in Jesus' name.
Furthermore, we are blessed when we seek to bless another. The blessing first comes from our Lord, the knowledge that we have pleased Him. Our soul is filled having filled our Father’s heart. There is no greater joy than for God’s people to be bearers of His blessing. It is not just formal prayer reserved for Sunday, rather it is a moment by moment opportunity waiting for one sensitive soul to bless another sensitive soul. We become more like Jesus as we bless like Jesus.
Who needs to hear you pray a blessing over them? Perhaps a student going off to the school for the first time, a couple beginning the great adventure of marriage, an innocent infant with a lifetime ahead, or an elderly friend facing their final dance. Pray a blessing of hospitality over a new home or bless a family on their way to live in another city. A soul blessed by God is like a garden, tilled, planted and well watered. It bears a bountiful harvest of blessing beyond its influence.
Make today a day of Impact for the Kingdom.
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Moreover, as followers of Christ, we are in the blessing business, as we are blessed to be a blessing. We can bless strangers with our kind words or curse them with our cutting remarks (life and death is in the power of the tongue). We can bless a child with a look of love or curse them with a glare. We can bless our spouse with a smile or curse them with a snarl. We can bless an enemy with a prayer of forgiveness or curse them with a prayer of retribution. We can bless a leader with an understanding of God’s wisdom or curse them for their worldly ways. Without our blessing, those who love us feel unloved. We love souls as we bless them in Jesus' name.
Furthermore, we are blessed when we seek to bless another. The blessing first comes from our Lord, the knowledge that we have pleased Him. Our soul is filled having filled our Father’s heart. There is no greater joy than for God’s people to be bearers of His blessing. It is not just formal prayer reserved for Sunday, rather it is a moment by moment opportunity waiting for one sensitive soul to bless another sensitive soul. We become more like Jesus as we bless like Jesus.
Who needs to hear you pray a blessing over them? Perhaps a student going off to the school for the first time, a couple beginning the great adventure of marriage, an innocent infant with a lifetime ahead, or an elderly friend facing their final dance. Pray a blessing of hospitality over a new home or bless a family on their way to live in another city. A soul blessed by God is like a garden, tilled, planted and well watered. It bears a bountiful harvest of blessing beyond its influence.
Make today a day of Impact for the Kingdom.
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Rev. Todd A. Brown, Pastor
First Baptist of Chesterbrook
1740 Kirby Rd. Mclean Va. 22101
First Baptist of Chesterbrook
1740 Kirby Rd. Mclean Va. 22101
Worship with us Saturdays 6:30pm (come as you are), or Sundays at 10am.
Vision:" Disciples Making a Kingdom Impact"
Vision:" Disciples Making a Kingdom Impact"
Listen to "Life Notes" & "Kingdom Impact with Pastor Brown
Mon-Fri at noon and Sundays at 9am and Wednesdays at 9pm on WBGRonline.com
www.firstbaptistchesterbrook.org
www.firstbaptistchesterbrook.org
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