THE PROMISE OF BLESSING PB

Tucked away in the book of Numbers, amid instructions on wave offerings and haircutting, set in the ring of God’s call to his people to be set apart for him, we find a sparkling diamond: God’s gift of shining blessing, given to a weary people wandering in the wilderness.

God blesses those who don’t deserve it, through those who don’t deserve it; again and again he chooses to bless. He is preparing his people for life in the Promised Land. And he is blessing them – us – to be a blessing to all people

Reviews

It is impossible to encounter Kate Patterson for long without being profoundly aware of the love of Jesus. I am delighted that in this book she invites us to join with her in understanding better the amazing blessing of a relationship with God.

Nicky Gumbel, Vicar, Holy Trinity Brompton

There can be few more delightful or richer subjects than God’s blessing and this book gives it the attention it deserves. Sensible and sensitive, fresh and refreshing, thoughtful and thought-provoking; this is not just a book on blessing but of blessing.

Revd Canon J. John

This is a book about the heart. From the heart both good and bad can flow. The wonderful thing about God is that he always keeps his promises no matter what! Those promises sustain us in the light and the dark times. Persecuted Christians know this. Now it’s our turn. This exquisitely written book is full of true truth. It’s a divine satnav pointing to a God who will never leave or forsake us. Compulsory reading for those who want to be blessed to be a blessing.

Eddie Lyle, CEO, Open Doors

About the Author

Kate Patterson is a writer and speaker based in West London. She studied English at Oxford and Theology at Bristol and is passionate about making God’s word accessible and relevant to all ages. She is on the leadership team at Holy Trinity Richmond.

Kate is married to Trevor, with three sons who are now all much bigger than her. She has a sign on her fridge that says 'A tidy house is a sign of a wasted life' and likes to live up to it, preferring reading, swimming, gardening, walking, eating and just about anything to ironing.

Publisher: Muddy Pearl
Publication Date: 29/07/2015
Paperback: 208 pages