The Blessing Is a Person
He is not the envelope of blessings—He is the firelit welcome, the presence that satisfies.
Devotional Credit: Days of Heaven on Earth, A.B. Simpson
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The apostle Paul had this confidence: when he came to the church in Rome, he would come “in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.” Not just bringing blessings from Christ, but bringing Christ Himself as the blessing.
This distinction is critical—and often missed. So many chase after what Jesus can do: healing, peace, direction, joy. But these blessings, while beautiful, are not the same as Jesus. He is not a dispenser of things; He is the very life and fullness of God given to us.
It's possible to cling tightly to doctrines, denominations, or even joyful experiences while missing the Person they point to. Doctrine without intimacy is hollow. Joy apart from union is fleeting. Ministry without communion becomes exhausting. The only enduring satisfaction—the blessing that is the blessing—is Christ Himself alive and joined to you.
Until our hearts learn to make Him the prize, we’ll always wander thirsty. But when He becomes our portion, all other blessings fall into place—because they are simply expressions of His life within.
Journal Entry — Voice of the Holy Spirit
I have not merely given you blessings—I have given you Myself. I did not hand you grace as a gift apart from My presence; I came to dwell within you as the grace of God in Person. I do not send joy as a package to unwrap; I am your joy, and I remain. My peace is not a concept; it flows from My indwelling life.
You have asked for help, and I have answered—not with a tool or a solution, but with Me. I do not exist to support your journey; I am the Way. I do not merely reveal the truth; I am the Truth. And I do not simply extend life; I am your Life.
Let your soul rest in this: I am your sufficiency, your strength, your reward. You do not need to search for blessings when the Blessing Himself lives in you. Fix your gaze on Me, and the empty cups you’ve tried to fill will overflow—not because of what you’ve acquired, but because of Who you’ve embraced.
Scriptures: Romans 15:29, John 14:6, John 15:4–5, Colossians 2:9–10, Galatians 2:20
Real-Life Analogy
Imagine being given a key to a beautiful cabin in the mountains. You arrive expecting a cozy fire, warm food, and soft blankets—but instead, you find a single envelope sitting on the floor labeled “blessings.” Inside are instructions for building a fire, a grocery list, and directions to a store.
Now imagine a second scene: instead of an envelope, the one who owns the cabin greets you at the door. He has already lit the fire, prepared a meal, and fluffed the blankets. You don’t just receive provision—you receive presence.
Christ is not the envelope of blessings. He is the Host who lives in the cabin, waiting to welcome you into Himself.
Prayer of Confidence
Lord Jesus, thank You for being my blessing—not just the Giver of blessings. You are the joy I crave, the peace I rest in, the life I live. I no longer seek things apart from You. You have united Yourself with me, and in that union I find every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. You are not an addition to my life—You are my life. And I thank You for being more than enough.