Who are you blessing?

Today, Pastor spoke about the fact that we are blessed to be a blessing (Gen 12:2).  So, while God blesses us with good things, it’s so we can bless others.  This expectation is contrary to the world we live in, where it’s all about “me.”  According to the world view, it’s all okay as long as I have everything I want and need.  Doesn’t really matter if I have to step on someone else to get it, as long as, I’m okay.  

God says no!  Love me, first, and then your neighbor (those around you) as yourself (Mark 12:30-31).  Give and it will be given to you (Luke 6:38), not the other way around.  When we bless others, God blesses us more.  So, if that is the case, who are you blessing?  This past week during family bible study, one of my cousins made a profound observation – we are blessed way beyond what we need.  Yet, we still grumble or complain about having more or something different.  We waste the money God has entrusted to us on more things when we already have more than we can use.  So, again in the midst of your abundance, who are you blessing? 

God continues to provide for us and care for us and He blesses our lives and the things we touch when we are obedient to Him.  I don’t know about you, but I want the blessing of the Lord over my life.  I want Him to bless the works of my hands (Psalms 90:17).  I want Him to be glorified in what I do.  I want people to see Him reflected in me as I live this live.  Life is short, but we have everything we need to do God’s will while we’re here.  

We have His Holy Spirit living on the inside of us (Romans 8:9), if we are in relationship with Him?  He will keep us and direct us.  We do have to do a little bit of work though.  We have to study God’s Word, so we know His voice when he speaks (2 Tim 2:15).  We have to listen to what He is telling us to do.  Then we have to trust that He is God and has our best interests at heart (Prov 3:5-6).  Then we have to obey God’s Word and direction, even when it doesn’t make sense to us (Acts 5:29).  God knows best whether we agree with His instruction or not.  God’s guidance may not be something we always like, but He is God.  If we want Him to bless us abundantly, we have to trust and obey Him.  So, if He blesses us to be a blessing to others, who are you blessing?  If you’re not, ask Him for direction and get with it.  What might you be missing out on, by being selfish and not blessing someone else?  God knows and owns everything.  So, what might you be cutting yourself off from but not obeying?  You are blessed to be a blessing.  Bless someone today.