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!
