January 19, 2016:  SOAP #2238:   

Scripture:  Genesis (NIV) 47:10 Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and went out from his presence.

Observation:  Pharaoh was the leader of a great nation and Jacob the head of a family of 70.   Logically one would think that Pharaoh would bless Jacob.  But Jacob’s heart was full.  He had just been reunited with his son whom he thought was dead.  But more than that, Jacob carried the blessing of the Most High God.  He blest Pharaoh.  He asked God to show His favor in some special way to Pharaoh.  It takes a blest person to pass along a blessing.  No one is more able to bless others than those in whom God’s Holy Spirit dwells!

Application: “God bless you” are powerful words, but they must be more than just words I say without thinking.  I have been blest by God who lives in me.  I have no personal way to bless anyone other than with the blessing God has given me.  I can only give what I have been given.

Prayer:   Holy Spirit, use me to bless those around me.  May I not hesitate to pass along what I have received. Amen

Pastor Leon
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