Friday, May 4, 2012

Blessings

I remember from my days at Columbia International University the words of then president Robertson McQuilken in addressing theological issues, "It is easier to go to either extreme than to stay in the center of biblical tension". This is very true when it comes to the issue of the blessing of God upon a person's life and ministry. On one side are the preachers of prosperity who tell us that it is God's will for each of us to be materialistically well off. On the other side are those who believe that we are more spiritual and earn greater merits if we go through suffering. The biblical balance is that God does fully intend to bless our lives, not necessarily with a lot of material garbage, but with real relationship with Himself. We are blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ (Eph 1:3). These blessing are administered and applied by the Holy Spirit. Now, if you have a hard time with the fact that God wants to bless you, realize that there is a broader purpose to it, that you might be a blessing to others.

Blessings,

Pastor Chris