Shalom
The Lord bless you and keep you.
Numbers 6:24
In showering the people with His favour, God instructed the high priest to bestow on the people the blessing found in Numbers 6:24-26. In the New Living Translation, “The Lord make His face shine upon you” (v 25) is rendered as “The Lord smile on you.” The Lord smiling and “lift[ing] up His countenance” (v 26) expresses that the people have God’s special attention and approval. This benediction, pronounced by many pastors at the end of church services today, affirms that God provides for and protects His people, assuring us of His presence, pardon, and peace. The Hebrew concept of peace (shalom) is all-embracing and includes the concepts of completeness, security, health, wealth, tranquillity, contentment, friendship, and peace with God and man.
Remember that you are loved by God, and that He is pleased to be gracious to you and to shine His face upon you.
Bible Reading
Numbers 6:22-27.
Prayer
Father God,, may my life be so pleasing to You that You are pleased to have Your face shine on me. Help me this day to show Your wonderful, perfect love to others. In the Saviour's name, I pray. Amen.
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