Resurrection is a blessing for believers in Messiah Jesus. Paul wrote the historical and logical proof for the resurrection of the body, described the nature of this resurrection, revealed the fact of the transformation of the last day, and closed with a triumphant hymn of victory. Reading, thinking on and heeding his inspired words in … [Read more…]
Blessed are the meek was spoken by Jesus in the Beatitudes of His Sermon on the Mount. Jesus was quoting from Psalm 37:11, “But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.” Being meek is the opposite of sudden anger and vengeance. The meek walk worthy of Messiah … [Read more…]
Jesus made the children’s day by showing His love for them. “He took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands on them.” Mark 10:16 13 They were bringing to him little children, that he should touch them, but the disciples rebuked those who were bringing them. 14 But when Yeshua saw it, he was … [Read more…]
The LORD bless you, and keep you. The LORD make his face to shine on you, and be gracious to you. The LORD lift up his face toward you, and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26 WMB That blessing always lifts my spirit. May it lift yours. Kretzmann gives us this edifying commentary on that wonderful … [Read more…]
Advent means coming. The first coming of Jesus is celebrated beginning the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Four candles are typically used, symbolizing Hope, Love, Joy and Peace. The first candle is lit on the first Sunday. Each following Sunday a another successive candle is lit with it. The spiritual focus of worship and preaching follows … [Read more…]
Paul’s prayer and blessing for the Thessalonians and for us shows us the power of grace and the love and eternal comfort and good hope through the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. By the grace of our God and the Lord Yeshua the Messiah, God counts you worthy of your calling, … [Read more…]
Blessing in word and deed Blessing conveys God’s love and our love, God’s grace and our grace, God’s peace and our peace. Thus, speaking or writing blessings is vital in our relationship with God and one another. They edify. When we verbalize God’s love and our love, we also share the inheritance God has given … [Read more…]
Speaking or writing blessings is vital to our relationship in Christ Jesus with God and one another Blessing conveys God’s love and our love, God’s grace and our grace, God’s peace and our peace. Jesus laid His hands on children and blessed them. Mark 10:13 They were bringing to him little children, that he should touch … [Read more…]
Affirming the ways God has blessed us in Messiah builds us up in our faith. About a year ago, I compiled 81 ways with Bible references. Reading these out loud is very edifying and sticks in our heart and soul and spirit. This strengthens our faith. It also gives the Holy Spirt plenty to bring … [Read more…]
We find the Biblical meaning of establish in what God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ has done and is doing for us. In the Scripture preceding his blessing found in 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17, Paul sums up how we are established. God loved us, chose us for salvation (1 Th 1:4; 2 Th 5:23-24; … [Read more…]