Day 137 (Through the Bible in a year readings for today: 2 Kings 18,19 John 6:22-44)
FAMILY BLESSINGS
Then the Ziphites went up to Saul at Gibeah, saying, “Is not David hiding among us in the strongholds at Horesh, on the hill of Hachilah, which is south of Jeshimon? Now come down, O king, according to all your heart's desire to come down, and our part shall be to surrender him into the king's hand.” And Saul said, “May you be blessed by the Lord, for you have had compassion on me.” (1 Samuel 22:19-21 ESV)
In his misguided pursuit of David, King Saul is aided by Ziphites. He responds to their kindness by exclaiming: “May you be blessed by the Lord...”
“Blessed by the Lord” is my preferred way to answer someone who asks “how are you today?” “Blessed by the Lord” also describes what happened to my family 43 years ago today. Our little family became complete on May 17, 1978, when the Lord blessed us with our son, Adam. He and his sister, Heidi, and now their spouses and children, are truly precious blessing from the Lord.
The picture included today is of my family who gathered yesterday to be part of my retirement Sunday. It was a day to for me the thank God for the blessings of the church family and my personal family.
“Blessed by the Lord,” aptly describes all who believe in Christ and are part of God’s family, the Church. My prayer for you and your loved ones is that you are blessed by the Lord with membership in His family!
As a member of God’s family, may you be blessed by he Lord with the comfort and peace that comes from sins forgiven and heaven guaranteed. Amen.
Pastor David Paape
Youtube of my farewell Sunday yesterday:
Daily Bible Reading Chart covering the entire Bible in one year.
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