Day 27 - Becoming Like a Blessed Field

“And he came near and kissed him; and he smelled the smell of his clothing, and blessed him and said: “Surely, the smell of my son is like the smell of a field which the Lord has blessed.” – Genesis 27:27

Genesis 27 teaches us about the Power of a Blessing. Make no mistake, blessings and curses are real and we see it all around us. They are often a product of spoken words. The Bible says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit” (Proverbs 18:21).

In the case of Jacob, his parents orchestrated his blessings (both his father and mother). This is why you must honor your father and mother so that it will be well with you (Ephesians 6:2-3). Be it your Heavenly Father, spiritual father or biological parents, their words can have a great effect on you.

However, I am particularly intrigued by Isaac’s blessing on Jacob. He said, “Ah the smell of my son, like a field the Lord has blessed” (Genesis 27:27). Now that is loaded! What does it mean to be like a blessed field? The answer is in the subsequent words he spoke:

1. A blessed field is a field that receives the dew of heaven (v28). “Therefore may God give you of the dew of heaven.” This is similar to Havilah, which received first the river from His presence (Genesis 2:10-11). ^“10 A river watering the garden flowed from Eden; from there it was separated into four headwaters. ¹¹ The name of the first is the Pishon; it winds through the entire land of Havilah, where there is gold.”

2. A blessed field is a land that contains the fatness of the earth (v28). “…of the fatness of the earth.” Examples of this fatness is the good gold, precious minerals and onyx found in Havilah (Genesis 2:12). ^“12The gold of that land is good; aromatic resin and onyx are also there.”

3. A blessed field is a field that produces plenty (v28c): “…plenty of grain and wine.” This is like the fruitful land of heaven (Revelations 22:2). It is a land of abundance.  “²On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month.“

4. A blessed field is a land where people willingly serve and support (v29). “Let peoples serve you, and nations bow down to you. Be master over your brethren, and let your mother’s sons bow down to you.”

5. A blessed field is a field, which is blessed and cannot be cursed (v29c). Like Abraham, anyone who dares touch that field lands himself into trouble (Genesis 12:3, 17).

Wow, what a blessing! Today, I pronounce this blessing on all my sons and daughters, and to everyone who reads this material. May you smell like a field that is blessed and may you attract all the good qualities of a blessed field into your life.

Remember this blessing is irrevocable (Genesis 27:33) “… I have blessed him – and indeed he shall be blessed.” If you receive this, shout or type a big Amen in Jesus’ name!

By Rev. Simon Ampofo