Blessings

The Appearance at the Ascension

And He led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them. Now it came to pass, while He blessed them, that He was parted from them and carried up into heaven. (Luke 24:50–51 NKJV)

Guilt-free Blessings

Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all… The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. (2 Thes. 3:16–18, NKJV)

If I were known for only one thing in my ministry I would hope that it would be to bless…

The Power of Speech

Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips! (Psalm141:3)

Our words have the power to wow people, to say something precious, beautiful, and uplifting.

Hearts Still Hardened

And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded, for they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened. (Mark 6:51–52)

On the heels of feeding the 5,000, Christ separated himself from the disciples…

The Lustful Look

But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

Matthew 5:28

I doubt there is a man on the planet who can read this without some sense of personal conviction. An…

Can Pain Be Good?

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Jacob’s Worship

…and Israel worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.

Genesis 47:31b

Some moments of worship must wait for the right conditions to exist. Jacob, Old Israel, would have been incapable of this profound moment of worship in his earlier days. but…

The Blessings of Obedience

The angel of the LORD called to Abraham a second time and said, “I swear by myself, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, I will surely bless you … Through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you…

Abram’s Call

Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go forth from your country, and from you relatives and from your father’s house, to the land which I will show you; And I will make you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great; and so you shall be a blessing.”

Three Needs Met

“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good things of the land; but if you resist and rebel, you will be…