God pours forth blessing on us through the riches of His kindness (Eph. 1:3-8). He grants mercy, strength, joy, wisdom, peace, hope, and so much more. He is the all-powerful and eternal “blesser” of His people.
Yet in a Song of Ascents in the book of Psalms, we find the perspective turned toward us, His people, blessing God:
“Behold, bless the LORD, all servants of the LORD, who serve by night in the house of the LORD! Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD. May the Lord bless you from Zion, He who made heaven and earth.” (Psalm 134)
How do we, as finite humans, bless God, the eternal blesser? Here’s how: We bless the Lord by seeing, acknowledging, proclaiming, and delighting in His great power, wisdom, grace, and strength. As we’ve received blessing from Him, we turn back to Him with praise by recognizing that “every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights…” (James 1:17a).
We don’t lay claim on the gifts of life and peace we enjoy as the fruit of our own labor, but as blessings from the Almighty Creator.
Therefore we pray… let it be so that the Lord’s blessing will rest upon us, in order that we may again respond with overflowing praise.
He is the maker of all heaven and earth.
We are His people.
He is our God.
So let us bless the Lord.
In Christ Alone,
Michael
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You’re Invited
This Sunday at Mayfair Bible Church we’ll “bless the Lord” through baptizing several more believers in Jesus, lifting up prayers, songs, serving, giving, and reading and teaching God’s Word. As always, you’re warmly invited to join us. Our Memorial Day weekend worship services will be held at 10:45AM in two locations: the main auditorium (seating for 800) and our venue live-stream (super-safe service option) in Room 18 (seating for approximately 35 with social distancing).
This morning, happened upon this beautiful rendition of Matt Redman’s song, 10,000 Reasons. The sincerity and simplicity of this little girl’s worship to Christ brought great joy and warmth to my soul. Sing along and bless the Lord:
