The Blessing

On Sunday, we continued our series on Genesis to Revelation by looking at the priestly blessing from Numbers 6:22-27. If you want details on the sermon, go to www.meafordbaptist.ca or www.stephenjbedard.com. The point I want to make here is that God is not only interested in what we can give him. Christianity is not just about rule-following. Of course God does have an interest in how we live our lives and he does expect us to follow his will. But God is also a God of blessing who loves to bless his children. I am not suggesting a health/wealth prosperity gospel that teaches as children of the King we all deserve perfect health and large bank accounts. But in reacting against the prosperity gospel, perhaps we have lost sight of how God wants to bless us. Remember, the Gospel is literally Good News. God has something wonderful for us. It is not just pie in the sky when we die. There are blessings that we enjoy in this life that we need to thank God for them. Read the priestly blessing for yourself and glorify God as the God of blessing.