We are Blessed

Nobody likes change.

 

My wife is an administrative assistant in the mortgage department of a bank. Her bank was bought by another. Her job functions changed to be more aligned with the purchaser’s procedures. And if that wasn’t enough, the government enacted banking rules that describe how she has to do parts of her job.  She has change in two dimensions!

 

Nonetheless, although stressed, she is also blessed. She survived the post merger lay-off. She also has received much recognition from her management for her willingness to change and help others.

 

Today’s reading is Numbers 6:22-27.

 

The Jews had been servants of Pharaoh in Egypt, but now they are wanderers in the dessert. They had been slaves, but now are nomads. As slaves, they knew what was expected of them each day As nomads, they were following God’s lead, but not sure where they were going and not sure how they would provide for themselves. This change was a trying time for them.

 

In the midst of this, the Jews were blessed.

 

We all undergo change in our life. Maybe we get married, or perhaps our job gets redefined to make our company more profitable. Maybe we lose our health or perhaps lose a spouse. Maybe we have to relocate to a different city.

 

There are a many things that can change which can cause much stress.

 

And yet, we are blessed during these times of anxiety and uncertainty!

 

God blesses us in many ways. We often think of physical blessings, such as food, shelter and clothing. God provides these things, and they are, of course, important.

 

Sometimes we forget, however, the spiritual blessings that God also bestows on us. He sent his only son to die on the cross so that we may have eternal life. That is the biggest blessing there is!

 

We have heard this many times, but it bears repeating:

 

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”

 

We are blessed!