You Bless, I Bless

 "Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, this is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace. So they shall put my name on the children of Israel, and I will bless them." Num.6:23-27

The Lord told Aaron, you bless them, and as you bless them, I will bless them. There is a direct connection between a pastor and his church. It is not a formula, or just a routine here. There is a transference of spirit going on when a pastor blesses his church. He gives them more than a sermon or wise counsel. He gives them God's grace and peace and presence. When a pastor ministers, he is giving the people exactly what they need from God.

Pray for our pastors. Ask God to fill them with the grace of ministry. Ask God to fill them with the Holy Spirit, so that they can give some of that to us.