We find the first three blessings from God in Genesis
Chapters 1 and 2. God blessed all Space, Humanity, and Time.
God created the Heavens and the Earth in Genesis. The first
blessings from God are listed in Chapters 1 and 2.
- The
First Blessing – Creatures of Sea and Air: Genesis 1:22 – “And God
blessed them, saying, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters in the
seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.’” This blessing ensures
creatures flourish, providing sustenance for humanity.
- The
Second Blessing – Humanity: Genesis 1:28 – “And God blessed them.
And God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and
subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds
of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.’”
This blessing comes with the responsibility to care for creatures and
creation.
- The
Third Blessing – Time: Genesis 2:3 – “So God blessed the seventh
day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he
had done in creation.” The seventh day is sanctified for rest and
reflection.
Reflections on the Blessings
- Space:
The blessing to creatures of sea and air to “be fruitful and multiply”
fills the earth with abundance, ensuring humanity has enough for
sustenance.
- Humanity:
We are uniquely created in God’s image. As Matthew Henry notes, “Man was
not made in the likeness of any creature that went before him, but in the
likeness of his Creator. But the
soul of man specially bears God’s image.” This is a blessing not explicitly stated but
inferred. This gift carries the duty to steward Space wisely.
- Time:
God blesses the seventh day and makes it holy. In our era of 24/7
facilities, offices, and entertainment, this sacred time calls us to have
fellowship with God, reflect on the
past week’s achievements with gratitude, and in case of failures, to plan
differently for the coming week.
How Can Humanity Be Fruitful?
Since our souls are in God’s image, our fruitfulness
reflects the Fruits of the Spirit: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love,
joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness,
self-control; against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23) For
both creatures and humanity, the blessing is to be fruitful. Are we able to
channel this blessing to cultivate these spiritual fruits?
Our Responsibility
Blessed with Space, Time, and God’s image, humanity is
called to be a blessing to others. By embodying the Fruits of the Spirit, we
fulfill our divine purpose, caring for Space and fostering love, joy, and peace
in our communities. Truly Blessed to
be a Blessing.
Harvest Festival 2025
