"He is Going To Bless"

"He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great." (Psalms 115:13)

 When it comes to blessings, there are some that appear pretty obvious, and there are some that go unnoticed and undetected. Some are taken for granted, as is the case with most of the things we get placed in our lives from day to day; things like opportunities to share the love of God. It is really something that many do not see as a blessing, but more of something used to gain a blessing. I love to studying Paul's life and outlook on sharing the Good News; it was not about receiving a blessing, it was about see a blessing being manifested, over and over again; each and every conversion meant someone else was saved; opening the door for many more lives to be touched by a new brother or sister in the Lord. For Paul, it was not about being blessed in the here and now, even though he obviously was being blessed. It was about serving Jesus and pleasing the Lord; in that, that is where real blessings are found, and they are kept! The word "bless" that is used above is not like giving gifts and happiness; it is a word that is a verb, not a noun; it speaks of action, which involves praise and thanksgiving, when we can actually feel the part of something that is bigger than ourselves. We are here for a reason, each and every one of us are His hands and feet; to minister to those that God places in our lives, some small encounters, and some are great; but all the same quality to those that get to partake in blessing others, not themselves. When the attitude is right, there really is no difference between small and great, it is all about doing our part, no matter if that involves washing toilets or preaching to large groups of people, we are all connected to One God, with One Love, and declaring One Mission: To Declare the Gospel of Christ...

"Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him. In this new life, it doesn't matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us. Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves wth love, which binds us together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful." (Colossians 3:10-15) NLT