Blessing By Relationship

Scripture:

Genesis 30:27  "But Laban said to him, 'If now it pleases you, stay with me; I have divined that the Lord has blessed me on your account'".

Observation:

Joseph had worked for Laban many years.  He was blessed by God with the blessing of his father's Abraham and Isaac.  Laban prospered hugely while Jacob was working for him.  He actually figured out that his prosperity was directly related to his relationship with Jacob and not because of his own works.  He was being blessed simply because Jacob worked for him.

Application:

I believe that God's children should be so blessed that their employers realize that their blessing is simply because they are employing one of God's people.  I believe that God's children should make such a difference in the workplace that their company owners want to serve our God because they realize they are being blessed simply because of relationship with their employee.

Prayer:

Father, bless your people and the companies they work for.  Let the world see the goodness of God and the blessing of God.  Let the world realize that they are being blessed because of God's people and not because of the work of their own hands.  Let your people shine!

Your Son,
Jeff