When You Ask God To Bless Others Or Yourself

WHEN GOD COMES WITH BLESSINGS

God's blessing is the active presence of God in our circumstances. And when God comes, His hands are never empty. They are full of the blessings and gifts we need to face life and to live it to the full.

However, are you looking for the wrong things when you seek God's blessings?
Here are some things you need to know:

1. A blessing is a GIFT that touches life and its mystery.
2. God's blessings are not always finances or material resources.
3. Sometimes we receive the gift of God's presence.
4. It may be the gift of FAITH.
5. Perseverance, Peace, and Hope are also gifts.
6. God's blessings may come as Deliverance, Help, and Provision.
7. A blessings rarely comes to us because we demand it.
8. A blessing (Gift) is the surprise from God that makes life full.

The Aaronic (Priestly) Blessing is found in Numbers 6:24-26:

God bless you and keep you.
God smile on you and gift you.
God look you full in the face and make you prosper.

A blessing is a way of asking God's divine favor to rest upon others. The 5 parts in the priestly blessing show the hope that God would: (1) bless and protect them; (2) smile on them (be pleased); (3) be gracious (merciful and compassionate); (4) show his favor toward them (give his approval);  (5) give peace.

When you ask God to bless others or yourself you are asking him to do these 5 things. The blessing will not only help the one receiving it, it will also demonstrate love, encourage others, and provide a model of caring for others.