August 5________________________________________
Bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord. We bless you from the house of the Lord. –Psalm 118:26. (NLT)
BLESSINGS IN THE NAME OF THE LORD
A poem and essay by ILMA
To all those who believe in Jesus Christ
Blessings will manifest in their lives
Those who love the Lord will follow him
They bless others as God blesses them.
Blessings in the name of the Lord
Give it to others and you will bring him laud
The only way we have victory is when we give it
God protects and ensures all those who believe him.
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William Brown explains the essence of blessings in his article on it – “God’s intention and desire to bless humanity is a central focus of his covenant relationships. First, a blessing was a public declaration of a favored status with God. Second, the blessing endowed power for prosperity and success. The history of Israel begins with the promise of blessing. The curse, which had dominated the early chapters of the biblical story ( Genesis 3:14 Genesis 3:17 ; 4:11 ; 5:29 ; 9:25 ), was countered by God’s promise to Abraham that “all peoples on earth will be blessed through you” ( Gen 12:3 ). The record of Israel’s past is best understood as an outworking of blessing and cursing ( Deut 27:1-28:68 ).”
We are expected to give the same blessings to others as God gave us.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for your blessings.
REFLECTION
Who have you blessed lately?
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