God bless you, I'm blessed, they're blessed...

Thinking about this word BLESSING. What do we mean when we say "God bless you, I'm blessed, they're blessed..." Etcetera?


Many times, we associate it with things. A house, good grade, a car, a job, a spouse, children... Occasionally, we associate it with feelings of joy, contentment, satisfaction... etcetera. Other times it's to situations; health, the return of a lost relative restoration/reconciliation of a home... among others.


In my reading today and following a conversation I had yesterday with a Burji from Marsabit I see this...

Psalm 29:11

The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.


This affirms to me that the real blessing is the PEACE of God over a mans life.


Looking back at how the priests were instructed to bless the Israelites, there's no mention of things, feelings or situations. It's like the blessing was all about God been happy when He looks at them and Him transferring His peace to them.


It reads in Numbers 6:23-26, "Tell Aaron and his sons, This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: " "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."  


I think, and I personally prefer, that the blessing is THE PEACE OF GOD on a mans life.


Jesus said to the first disciples in His going away heartfelt goodbye speech after the dinner, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. This is recorded in John 14:27. He is the promised prince of peace. He's peace itself.


Been blessed is having peace. Not just any peace, but a piece(pun intended) of The prince of peace, Jesus.



If you believe in The Lord Jesus and are been saved, you're blessed. Whether you have things or not, you're blessed.


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