"The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace" (Numbers 6:24-26)
There is a peace and a joy that God wants us to experience in Him that remains regardless of any of our given circumstances. The prayer found in Numbers 6:24-26 is a prayer for God's people which is grounded in His wonderful attributes.
The "Blessing" of the LORD is the joy of the LORD over His people and the prayer is that knowledge of this joy would result in the people depending on Him to carry and protect, to guide and provide, to sustain and to guard, and to ultimately to carry His child home!
The "Shining Face" of the LORD is His glory and His radiance, His light unto our path, His power to give awe and to ultimately reflect His light into a dark world. The prayer is that the graciousness of God would be received by the people, for, "Every good gift and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change" (James 1:17).
The "Countenance" of the LORD is the face of God. It is to ultimately to know Him, be familiar with Him, well acquainted with His ways, knowing who He is! The prayer is that knowing Him intimately would result in peace that surpasses all understanding, a peace that remains no matter what difficulties, challenges or circumstances one may face.
God I pray for Your people that they would know Your blessing, shining and countenance in order that they may experience a life of peace and joy that remains regardless of any given circumstances! In the name of Jesus the Messiah, Amen!
2 comments:
It's true that when we walk with the risen savior, there is the light that shines from our souls, and overflowing joy from our hearts. How thankful I am for you, Abel. You are a dear son of mine, and beloved of the Lord. God bless your week. Love you, MOM
You are so blessed to be able to spread the word of the Gospel so clearly.
"Blessed are those who suffer in the name of the Lord." May the Lord shine upone you Brother!
Although I may not know you, but God has lead me to your blog. Many things have happened recently due to natural disasters, there is a reason for everything God has done, may you too understand his plans. God is with you, always.
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