Page 016 - What is Blessing?
*Verses from AMP
"May blessing (praise, laudation, and eulogy) be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) Who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual (given by the Holy Spirit) blessing in the heavenly realm" (Amp: Ephesians 1:3).
The word "blessing" is derived from the word "eulogize" in the Greek. It means to speak well of, to give praise or thanksgiving in relationship to God, mankind or even things. Wishing someone well, for example, is a form of blessing. Another way to bless others is by praying on their behalf that God would intervene in their lives and grant them what they need.
However, when God blesses, it is not simply a favorable speaking on man's behalf. When God blesses, He acts with an intention of accomplishing His purpose. Instead of allowing man to have his own way that leads to destruction, God speaks His blessing. This speaking brings action because it releases energy to accomplish what is spoken; as when God said, "Let there be light and there was light (Genesis 1:3)."
The Bible, as God's Word, especially towards those who believe, are His blessings towards us (Ephesians 3:20). Due to our appreciation of Him we are able to bless the Lord (Psalms 104:35; Revelation 7:12). Furthermore, despite the fact that we are complete failures and full of weaknesses, God comes in to bless our working on His behalf far beyond what we are able to do (Mark 6:32-44).