Called to Blessing
Saturday, September 3, 2011
The word-term blessing or any of its derivatives—blessed, blessedness, and blessings—conveys the biblical idea of happiness, benefit, or praise. Its first use in Scripture is in reference to the fifth day of creation: “And God blessed them saying, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.’ ” Genesis 1:22-23
The word blessing is derived from a Hebrew root barak, meaning “to kneel.” The inference is one of significant precedence; of the relationship between the Creator and His creation, existing immediately upon creation in the beginning.
In blessing His creation, the LORD instituted a continuous flow of giving and receiving; given by Him, back to Him, again and again, repetitively, setting in motion the act of adoration. The creation receives and ministers blessing back to its Creator, a fact evidenced by His workmanship in those He created, a reflection and open display of His glory! Psalm 19
All people and lands follow this precedent, created to kneel and bless Him, in turn receiving then multiplying the blessing outwardly to everything around them—called to be a blessing.
Amen.
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