Honoring God

"Blessed be the name of God", "Bless our God", "Blessed be God", Ever wonder how we puny human beings of this ever expanding universe can bless God? In Hebrew, whenever the word "blessed" is used with reference to God, it translates "kneel".   So . . . . when we make this statement, we are actually saying "I kneel before you." Before any reading the term "Baruk Atah Adonai" (Blessed be God/kneel before God) is said in reverence. What a beautiful sentiment to remind us of our humility before Him and his wonderful grace to us.

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Another place Jewish people show great reverence is in the book of Job in the Hebrew Bible.  In 2:9, Job's wife is quoted as saying "Curse God and die".   In the Tenach, this passage is better rendered "Bless God and die".  This reverence for the name of God will not allow the word "curse" to be next to God's name.  WOW!  Other translations of the Bible do not allow for this kind of honor. 

God's Eye constellation

David was special in God's sight because he praised (honored) God with his any Psalms. 

Solomon was special in God's sight because he built a magnificent temple to honor God.

Abraham honored God with his obedience.

Angels around the throne of God constantly honor Him with continuous song. 

The universe sings with praises.  If no one praises Him, the rocks will.  Recordings have been made of the sounds emitted by stars and planets.  All together, they ring like a chorus.

There are many ways to honor God and He rejoices with each one.  To honor Him is to acknowledge Him.

Kneel, pray, sing, give thanks, acknowledge Him, dance to Him and feel His presence.

Our Heavenly Father deserves to be honored.  God Loves You more than any human can.  God is absolute goodness.  God cannot see the sins of believers.  Believers will be raptured and will not be required to face judgement.  God answers prayer, heals, provides.  He created time and space (time and space) and gives you the air you breathe.  He restores life and forgives all who seek Him. 

How great is our God.  He deserves our honor.  Baruk Atah Adonai !  Kneel before His Majesty.
Amen