Words of blessing
Deutsch English One morning, shortly before seven o’clock, I was listening to a radio broadcast in which a pastor shared a short spiritual reflection. He said something remarkable about blessing. His words were simple, yet profound: " To bless means to find words of goodness!” 1. The Good Word A blessing is a good word, often accompanied by gestures. Throughout history, blessings have been spoken on many different occasions (Biblical Dictionary), including: When greeting someone or saying goodbye During church services At important turning points in life, , at weddings, and when the death of a family patriarch was approaching such as the birth of a child at weddings and when the death of a family patriarch was approaching 2. Blessing Creates Community We see this beautifully expressed in the Aaronic blessing in Numbers 6:22–27. Its words unfold in four movements, each revealing a different aspect of God’s care f...