Ministry of Blessing

Our words are so powerful. What we say can build up or tear
down in a moment. Did you know that we
are all called to the ministry of blessing? I Peter 3:9 says: “Do not repay
evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with
blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.”
In his article, “Rediscovering the Ministry of Blessing,”
Russ Parker says: He (Peter) tells us
that this is not only a holy attitude we cultivate but it is a calling, it is
our ministry as believers in Jesus. We all, therefore, have this calling. This ministry
was formerly limited as a mandate to the priestly tribe of Levi. Part of the
temple ministry was to stand before the Lord and Bless people and things in God’s
name and authority (Deuteronomy 1:8). Now, it is the birthright and calling of
all Jesus’ disciples.

Who is God calling you to bless today?

The Healing Line (Nov/Dec 2011)
www.christianhealingmin.org