A Blessing - Devotional
Channel: Christian Rider Ministry
Date: 2021-03-14

Devotional - A Blessing

TODAY’S VERSE is from II Thessalonians 2:16-17

“Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, 
who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope, 
comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say.” 
TODAY’S THOUGHT 
Usually after the worship service a Pastor will give a benediction. 
It is a blessing pronounced upon the congregation. 
Paul wrote many wonderful benedictions. 
Being so far from his churches that he loved, 
he would write wonderful blessings in order to bring joy and hope in the Lord for all those he loved. 
A blessing meant to help people have faith and hope in their Christian experience until they meet again. 
Of course, a benediction itself has no power. 
It is NOT meant to be a SOME magical chant. Rather, it is an affirmation of God’s strength, 
A provision and ability to guide and protect us during our mission in this world.
 In today’s passage, Paul is pronouncing a blessing of comfort and strength upon the church. Power and strength from God in every good thing that they will do and say. 
Does this sound like something you would want? 
Today, let God minister to your heart as you read and apply this benediction to your life. 
“Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, 
who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope, 
comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say.”

TODAY’S PRAYER 
Father, thank You for Your love, grace, comfort and hope. 
I pray that today You would comfort and strengthen me in every good thing I do and say.
AMEN

TODAY’S MEDITATION & VISUALIZATION
I am comforted and strengthened by God
Think of a time when you were distressed. Let it resonate in your mind. Feel your emotion. 
Now invite God to comfort you. Sense His strength fill your heart. 
Feel hope start to bring encouragement. 
Experience His comfort and let yourself return to joy.