Moe Bergeron

From Curse to Blessing God doesn’t just remove what is harmful—He replaces it with what is holy. In Christ, we don’t merely escape judgment; we inherit blessing. This is the radical reversal at the heart of the gospel.

Scripture
Galatians 3:13–14 (NLT) “But Christ has rescued us from the curse pronounced by the law… Through Christ Jesus, God has blessed the Gentiles with the same blessing he promised to Abraham, so that we who are believers might receive the promised Holy Spirit through faith.”

Reflection
We often think of salvation in terms of what we’re saved from, but the gospel also shows us what we’re saved for. Christ bore our curse—not so we could simply be left in a neutral state, but so we could step into the full favor and blessing of God. The exchange is staggering: Christ takes the curse; we receive the blessing. The wrath that was ours fell on Him. The blessing that was His is now offered to us. This isn’t spiritual bookkeeping—this is covenant love. God did not rescue us reluctantly. He didn’t just cancel our debt—He credited us with the riches of grace.

The blessing of Abraham isn’t about material gain; it’s about spiritual inheritance. It’s about being brought near to God, being known and loved by Him, and walking in step with the Spirit. The same God who called Abraham “friend” now calls us His own. And the blessing is not temporary or partial—it’s eternal and full. We live in a world marked by curses—broken relationships, generational sin, deep injustice—but in Christ, we carry a greater reality. We are bearers of God’s blessing. Not because we earned it, but because Jesus paid for it. This is the goodness of God: turning our curse into His blessing.

Application
Reflect today on what you’ve inherited in Christ. Don’t live under the shadow of guilt or lack. The blessing of the Spirit is yours. Let that truth shape your words, your choices, your worship. You are not under a curse. You are under grace.

References
Ephesians 1:3 (NLT) “All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ.”
Romans 8:17 (NLT) “And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory…”

Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for taking my curse so I could receive Your blessing. I stand today in the grace You purchased for me. Let the reality of my inheritance in You shape every part of my life. Where the world speaks fear, remind me of Your favor. Where the enemy speaks shame, remind me of Your cross. I am Yours. Amen.