Blessing
In Scripture, blessing is God’s favor and gracious provision, often expressed in spiritual and material good. It can also refer to praise spoken to God or a spoken word of goodwill over others.
At a Glance
In Scripture, blessing is God’s favor and gracious provision, often expressed in spiritual and material good. It can also refer to praise spoken to God or a spoken word of goodwill over others.
Description
Blessing in Scripture is a broad theological term for the good that comes from God’s favor and covenant kindness. God blesses by giving life, fruitfulness, protection, peace, provision, and, above all, relationship with Himself; in the unfolding of redemption, His blessing finds its fullest expression in His saving promises fulfilled in Christ. The Bible also uses the language of blessing for human response to God, meaning praise, thanksgiving, and honor directed to Him, and for words spoken over others that ask for or declare God’s favor. Because the term is used in several related ways, it should not be reduced to material prosperity alone. Scripture includes both temporal and spiritual aspects of blessing, while making clear that God’s people may still suffer and that His highest blessing is found in His presence and saving grace.