“The LORD bless you and keep you;
the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you
the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ’
“So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”
1. Blessing is God's desire
You're never more certain to get what you ask for than when God tells you to ask for something
2. Blessings are to be spoken
Have you ever been guilty of an unspoken blessing?
Every time you open your mouth, you can be a blessing or a curse
Don't say something in the heat of the moment that could ruin a relationship forever, when the actions won't be remembered two weeks later
Verbalize the blessings now -> in a month it will be too late
3. Blessings come when God shines His face upon us
God will not smile or shine His face on a life of rebellion
When God is pleased with us, we will have everything we need
What you do with your face determines what God does with His
If you humble your face, God's face will shine on you
If you are prideful and turn your face from Him, God will turn His face from you.
If you want God to hear your prayers, make sure your heart, conscience and hands are clean
Have you thanked God for the things he protects you from?
Are you experiencing the smile of God in your life, or do you love your sin more than you love God?
4. Blessings come with family
With God's name comes responsibility
