Day 03/40 The Blessing Genesis 24:1 “And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the LORD had BLESSED Abraham in ALL THINGS.” The word Blessing originates from the Hebrew Berakah. Transliterated to: Divine Favor, Prosperity, God's grace upon individuals, or nations. It is the act of invoking Supernatural Advantage. The blessing is an independent spiritual force that can bring prosperity and favor. Historicity of the Berakah: It was the duty of the Patriarchs, Priests, and Kings, to make blessing pronouncements on special days such as feasts and festivals. These pronouncements have tangible effects on the lives of those who receive them. [Gen 27:27;30, Luke1:42] The Patriarchs, Priests, and Kings, lay hands on their subjects and this causes them to experience the Divine favor brought about by Berakah. [Gen 26:26-27, Acts8:19, 1 Timothy 5:22] When should the Berakah be Conferred. 1. During significant life events such births [Luke 2:34] 2. When entering covenant relationships, such as marriages. 3. During communal worship, [Numbers 6:24] 4. During moments of Divine excitement [Ruth 4:13-14] The effects of the Berakah: The Blessing is as powerful as the words used, The Blessing carries the authority to confer prosperity, protection, and Divine favor, The Blessing is capacited to shape the destiny of future generations, Four types of blessings: -the blessing of the Lord, [Prov 10:22] -the blessing of a Spiritual Parent, [Exo 39:43] -the blessing of the Common Man, [Gen 47:10] -the blessing of a Biological Parent, [Gen 27:4] Do not mistakenly accumulate material possessions without the blessing. This can be dangerous, and very detrimental to your own security and happiness. True prosperity is the byproduct of the blessing, which is anchored in a deep sense of fulfillment and purpose. Prayer Point: Lord pour me out a blessing [Malachi 3:10] Lord bless my family and household