Called To Blessing

What I have found to be so difficult for us as Christians is to bless those who cause harm or bring shame to us in all sorts of ways. It is a deep and considered a calling by God to Bless. Peter clearly made a point to identify this responsibility.

“Blessings” means “to speak well of,” “to eulogize.” The blessing that a Christian is to give to the reviler includes finding ways to serve him, praying for his salvation or spiritual progress, expressing thankfulness for him, and desiring his well-being. That is a lot of blessing would you say?

Look at what 1 Peter 3:9-12 states:

Not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. For “He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him see peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

What is this “you were called to this?” – A person (like me) to whom God has given undeserved blessings instead of judgment, should seek the blessing he will receive when giving a free gift of forgiveness to someone who has wronged him (Matt. 18:21-35).

There is a straightforward advice given by Peter on how to experience that rich joy and fulfilled life include a humble, loving attitude towards everyone, a non-vindictive response toward revilers, pure and honest speech, a disdain for sin and pursuit of peace, and a right motive, to work the righteousness that pleases the OMNISCIENT LORD.

It is unusual for people to mistreat those who are zealous for good. Even a hostile world is slow to hurt people who are benefactors of society, who are kind and caring, but it does happen.

I pray that the blessing within us manifest itself above all that is evil and dishonest. I pray to God that we move in a spirit of blessings to all people not for just them, but for us. You have been so good to us, beyond what we could imagine God. Please help us to move beyond the bitterness, the evil schemes and the negative opportunity of the enemy to through us off and cause us to lose the favor given from You. Our life, our family and our spiritual growth depends on how we treat and bless others and bring pleasure to You Lord. In Your name we give You praise. Amen!!