The Power of Blessing: Your Words Carry Power
“Behold, I have received a command to bless;
He has blessed, and I cannot reverse it.”
Numbers 23:20
Every one of us has felt the sting of a harsh word…or the lift of a well-timed encouragement. But what if your words carry more weight than you realize? What if your voice is part of how Heaven wants to bless the earth? In a world full of cynicism, curses, and criticism, God is looking for people who will speak like He speaks—who will bless.
This isn’t just about positive thinking or being nice. According to Scripture, you’ve been commanded to bless. That means your words aren’t just personal—they’re priestly.
Let me show you why this matters.
I’ll never forget this…
One time when I was younger, a spiritual leader in my life looked at me and said,
“Don’t tell anyone…but you’re my favorite.”
I felt so empowered. So seen. So full. That one sentence did something in me.
But not everyone grows up with that kind of blessing.
I had a friend whose experience was very different.
He showed his mom a tattoo he got, and she was so angry she blurted out:
“I hate you. I wish you would’ve died when you were born.”
That sentence hit him like a ton of bricks. That night, he threatened to drink a bottle of whiskey and drive his vehicle into a brick wall… all because of one outburst. One curse.
There is power in our words.
Our words help shape our lives.
Our words help shape others’ lives.
And right now, there are people around you who need your ministry of blessing.
They need to be strengthened.
Built up.
Empowered.
And God wants to use your voice to do it.
1. The Temptation to Curse
In Numbers 23, Balak—the king of Moab—tries to hire a prophet named Balaam to curse the people of Israel. But every time Balaam tried, blessing came out instead.
Eventually, he says:
“Behold, I have received a command to bless;
He has blessed, and I cannot reverse it.”
— Numbers 23:20
God had already decided to bless His people. Balaam couldn’t override it—even if he tried.
But here’s the thing: Balaam didn’t have the option. You do.
Every single day, you and I are presented with opportunities to bless or to curse.
To speak life… or speak death. To empower someone… or tear them down. To echo the devastator… or partner with the Father.
That’s what Balak’s name means: devastator.
And the enemy still wants to devastate people’s lives today—through words.
Cursing doesn’t always sound like witchcraft or vulgarity.
Sometimes it sounds like:
“They’re never going to change.”
“I’m just like my parents—I’ll always struggle with this.”
“This city is hopeless.”
“You’re such a disappointment.”
The devastator wants to weaponize your voice against others—and even against yourself.
“With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God.
From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.”
— James 3:9–10
The enemy would love to tempt you to curse…but God has given you something far better: a call to bless.
2. The Call to Bless
To bless means to cause to prosper. To speak well of. To release favor.
To curse means to speak evil of—or in Hebrew, to "stab with words." To wish harm or failure.
We’ve all heard, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”
Lies! Words do hurt.
But they can also heal.
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue.”
— Proverbs 18:21
As believers, we are called not just to avoid cursing—but to actively bless. It’s part of our identity as priests.
“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood…”
— 1 Peter 2:9
In the Old Testament, priests had three roles (Deuteronomy 10:8 NIV):
To carry the Presence of God (the Ark)
To minister to the Lord
To pronounce blessings in His name
God literally assigned them to bless. It was part of their job description.
And now we, as His royal priesthood, carry that same responsibility.
“This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:
‘The Lord bless you and keep you…’”
— Numbers 6:23–24
God’s blessing is voice-activated. He set it up to flow through our words.
Even Jesus operated in a voice-activated ministry:
“…to preach the gospel to the poor…to proclaim liberty to the captives… to declare the year of the Lord’s favor.”
— Luke 4:18–19
If you’ve been raised up as a priest, then your voice is part of Heaven’s delivery system.
God wants to release His blessing through you!
3. The Impact of Blessing
When you bless someone, you do more than encourage them. You partner with God to shift their destiny.
“By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,
but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.”
— Proverbs 11:11“Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for building others up, that it may impart grace to the hearers.”
— Ephesians 4:29
Your words can impart grace—meaning, they can empower people for godly living. That’s supernatural. That’s what it means to bless.
When you bless someone, you’re representing the Father.
You’re declaring His good intentions for their life.
And in a world where people are hurting, doubting, and searching for love…your words could be the open door to their breakthrough.
CONCLUSION: Receive the Blessing, Release the Blessing
In Ezekiel 22:30, God said He looked for someone to stand in the gap… but found no one.
What if today, He’s looking for someone to bless?
To bless your city.
To bless your church.
To bless your kids.
To bless someone who cursed you.
Will He find that person in you?
The blessing of God breaks off every curse—generational, emotional, and verbal.
It heals rejection. It silences shame. It restores identity.
Where do you start? Speak Numbers 6:24–26 over someone.
Encourage them.
Ask God for a word for them.
Speak Scripture.
Prophesy.
Bless them in His name.
Bottom line, don’t tear people down; build people up with your words.
But before you can give it…you have to receive it.
Let the Father bless you.
Let Him put His favor on you.
Let Him turn every curse over your life into a blessing—because He loves you.
Check out this video of a father blessing his son.
Picture yourself receiving that blessing.
Ultimately, the best blessing is found in the gospel of Jesus Christ:
“To you first, God, having raised up His Servant Jesus, sent Him to bless you in turning away every one of you from your iniquities.”
— Acts 3:26
Turning from sin and turning to Jesus is the starting point of every true blessing.
Receive His blessing.
Let it change you.
Then go be a voice of blessing to the world around you.
Reflection Question:
Whose life could change if you chose to bless them today?
Who needs to hear the Father’s heart—through your voice?