And God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”- Gen 1:28 In our text today, we encounter a …
And God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”
– Gen 1:28
In our text today, we encounter a powerful concept: the transferability of blessings. Blessings are not ethereal or abstract; they are spiritual assets passed from generation to generation. Scripture shows us that the pursuit of blessings is as valuable—if not more valuable—than the pursuit of material possessions. Just as people labour to acquire homes and wealth to leave to their children, blessings are a transferable inheritance of far greater worth.
Scripture also reveals that blessings flow not only from God to us, but from one person to another. God blessed Abraham, and that blessing continued through Isaac. Isaac then blessed Jacob (Genesis 27), and Jacob blessed his twelve sons (Genesis 49). Though the transfer is not always described in detail, the pattern is clear—blessings move through generations.
However, we can transfer only what we have received. No one can give away another person’s blessing. What God places on our lives becomes evident in the work of our hands and in the fruit of our labour, just as Jacob’s blessing was reflected in his descendants.
Blessings are not mere wishes; they are spiritual assets passed from generation to generation.
Because blessings carry real impact, God established a way for them to be spoken. In Numbers 6:22–26, He instructed Moses how Aaron and the priests were to bless the people of Israel. Then Numbers 6:27 declares, “So shall they put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them” (Numbers 6:27). When the priests spoke, God Himself acted. They placed His name upon the people, and He released the blessing.
For this reason, God appoints priests and pastors to speak blessings over His children. Proverbs 18:21 reminds us that life and death are in the power of the tongue. Words carry weight and responsibility.
Parents also share this sacred privilege. Throughout Scripture, parents declared blessings over their children. They have the responsibility to speak blessings over their sons and daughters—even those not yet born—because faith reaches beyond time.
Let us always remember that blessings are not mere wishes; they are tangible expressions of God’s favour. May we value them above material gain and become faithful stewards who pass them on to others.
Song
Blessed Assurance hymn written by Fanny J. Crosby
Prayer – Heavenly Father, I come before You with a heart filled with gratitude for the tangible blessings You bestow upon me. May I desire Your blessings even more than earthly possessions, recognizing their immeasurable value. Help me become a channel of blessings to others, just as You have blessed me. In Your name, I pray. Amen.
Bible in 1 year: Numbers 15-16; Mark 6
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