Genesis 24:27 English Standard Version (ESV) and said, “Blessed be the Lord, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken his steadfast love and his faithfulness toward my master. As for me, the Lord has led me in the way to the house of my master’s kinsmen.”

Blessed in its usage here is barak and in most cases its usage begins with “invoking God”. Abraham’s servant had prayed for a sign, specific in design in order to know God’s will in finding a wife for Isaac. God answered that prayer perfectly. The servant’s comment was in worshipping God and a witness to Rebekah so that she might become part of the blessing invoked by God.

We hear “bless you” and “blessing be upon you” spoken by people who might not even know God. They are for the most part offhand remarks. People say it without invoking God.

How much different would our service be if we were to prayer for God’s help in doing service? Would our intentions be to invoke the will of God or for God to bless our meager offerings? We are all servants of God in one form or another. Gifts are given with purpose. Talents are to be used in furtherance of God’s will.

At the core of these blessings are two important issues. God’s steadfast love and His faithfulness. These are blessing bestowed upon us by grace. It is who God is and it is God’s desire to be seen, to be known, and to believe in His love and faithfulness. While we may know that that person we encounter in God’s service may not know that. The chances of their encountering God will be greatly improved if we “invoke God”.

Philippians 2:13 English Standard Version (ESV) for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

God is involved and we should acknowledge that in worship in the moment.