Bless you!

The angel of the Lord stopped Balaam while he was on his way to the king of Moab. He said to Balaam, “Go with the men, but say only what I tell you to say.” So Balaam went with them to meet King Balak.

When Balaam arrived, he told the king that he would speak only the words God put in his mouth.

The next morning, the king took Balaam to a place where he could see the people of Israel. Balaam went alone to the top of a hill, and the Lord told him what to say. Then Balaam went back down to the king.

“Put a curse on the Israelites now!” the king demanded. But instead, Balaam began to speak words of blessing over God’s people!

Can the words we say really bless someone?

Sometimes people say, “Bless you!” and you may wonder if those words really mean anything or if they are just a nice thing to say. One thing is certain: words are very powerful and can even change someone’s life. When we say “bless you” (and truly mean it), we are asking God to bless that person, because only He can give real blessing.

God’s blessing is His special favor and kindness. It is also His protection and the joy of being close to Him. God loves to bless people because He is good and kind (Psalm 145:9).

Just as harsh, unkind words can hurt and bring misery, words of blessing can encourage and heal sad and lonely hearts. You can share as many blessings as you like, because God’s supply of blessings will never run out!

Verse for today

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Ephesians 1:3

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