"The God of Blessings" -2

"Though ye have lain among the pots, yet shall ye be as the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold." (Psalms 68:13) There is something else about this verse; the NLT has it like this: "Even those who lived among the sheepfolds found treasures - doves with wings of silver and feathers of gold." It is a pretty good interpretation, but there is another level I feel God speaking here, besides that of profession, but one of sacrifice and expectation to glorify God. Most people come to church to get blessed in one way or another; they come prepared for being ministered to, or to hear a message that will inspire them for at least the next three or four days; at least those are the ones who come with expectations. Some come because they feel obligated, and they don't want to look as though they don't care; these are the ones that make sure they are noticed, usually by making sure to greet as many people as possible. And some people come empty, feeling sick and tired of life, they just need something to make them feel something, anything, just as long as it takes away this empty feeling. When you look up this word "pots", yes it speaks of folds or stalls, but there is another hidden meaning that takes it to a whole new level; a level of blessing God! The Hebrew - Chaldee Lexicon has this take on the the meaning of the word 'shaphath', "where places in the court of the temple are signified, in which sacrificial victims were bound." This takes on a whole new meaning and expression of purpose, one of anticipation to bless God, not to be blessed by God, but to bless Him as in to give Him a sacrifice of praise. It's like when you offer God a sacrifice, you don't give Him a blemished offering, because then it is an empty offering; you give God your best because that is what He deserves. When we come to church, it should be for worship and fellowship with the body of Christ. All those other reasons are okay, but they are not what we come there for primarily; those might be secondary reasons, but the primary reason that we come is to offer God His due. To sing songs of praise, to give Him the attention He deserves to speak into your heart, and to come together as a body of believers, each bringing their own special sacrificial offering to praise and give thanksgiving to the God of blessings...
"But I came by and saw you there, helplessly kicking about in your own blood. As you lay there, I said, 'Live!' And I helped you to thrive like a plant in the field. You grew up and became a beautiful jewel. Your breasts became full, and your body hair grew, but you were still naked. And when I passed by again, I saw that you were old enough for love. So I wrapped my cloak around you to cover your nakedness and declare my marriage vows. I made a covenant with you, says the Sovereign LORD, and you became mine. Then I bathed you and washed off your blood, and I rubbed fragrant oils into your skin. I gave you expensive clothing of fine linen and silk, beautifully embroidered, and sandals made of fine goatskin leather. I gave you lovely jewelry, bracelets, beautiful necklaces, a ring for your nose, earrings for your ears, and a lovely crown for your head. And so you were adorned with gold and silver. Your clothes were made of fine linen and were beautifully embroidered. You ate the finest foods - choice flour, honey, and olive oil - and became more beautiful than ever. You looked like a queen, and so you were!" (Ezekiel 16:6-13) NLT