What tools has God blessed you with to help and serve others?Today's Scripture:
God be merciful to us and bless us, and cause his face to shine upon us, that your way may be known on Earth, Your salvation among all nations.
Psalm 67: 1-2
The Bible is filled with examples of how God blesses his people. In the Old Testament, God's blessings were typically physical ones, expressed in the form of personal provision, protection, and prosperity. In the New Testament, God's Spirit promised even richer blessings, such as peace, comfort, joy, hope, and eternal life - not to mention God's greatest blessing of all, the gift of his Son.
Like any loving father, God blesses his children simply because he love them and delights in giving them pleasure. However, Psalm 67 reveals an even greater purpose behind God's gifts: God's blessings can provide the world with tangible evidence that he is active, involved and graciously good.
One lesson this psalm teaches is that there is nothing wrong with asking God for his blessings. It also gives an Old Testament glimpse into God's New Testament plans. In the Old Testament, God primarily blessed the on distinct group of people he chose to demonstrate his love to and through - the people of Israel. Yet even then, God loved all the nations of the earth and wanted them also to experience his blessing of salvation.
Selah people' and friends as the Israelites drew closer to God, their desires better reflected God's own. The same I have found for myself and my family and can be true for you. As God's love for the world fills your heart and your prayers, ask him to use every blessing he bestows on you to provide others with a clearer picture of who he is.
"Consider the fact that every blessing can be a tool. Ask God to help you use your blessings wisely, in ways that draw others closer to Him."
In Christ Service,
Rev Patrick Muston
Selah Christian ChurchFour Oaks, NC
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