![]() If you do, the Lord will look upon you kindly and will grant you and those you love abundant peace. I pray that when the Lord’s face shines upon you, you are a reflection of his love to all those around you, making them feel his presence, his understanding and his forgiveness. The light of God guides our journey and dispels all darkness of uncertainty and sadness. The bottom line is, God delights in His people and takes pleasure in our presence and well-being. Likewise, the Lord would lift “His countenance” on His people as a father looks upon his children or we are inclined to greet a friend we’re glad to see. ![]() The Lord lift up His countenance on you, and give you peace.” (Numbers 6:25-26)Īccording to Matthew Henry, this blessing communicates the heart of God in its promise to protect His people from evil (2 Thessalonians 3:3), pardon them from their sin (Micah 7:18), and provide peace in the midst of chaos (Philippians 4:7).Īs the sun shines upon the earth, so God’s face would shine on His people to enlighten, comfort, and renew them. “The Lord make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you. He would “keep” them in the shadow of His wings and never let go. They were His people and He was their God. This was the nature of the covenant God had made. “I (the Lord) will take you to be my people, and I will be your God, and you shall know that I am the Lord your God, who has brought you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians.” (Exodus 6:7) It's the same today!Īs the prophet Isaiah wrote, “I (the Lord) have put my words in your mouth and covered you with the shadow of my hand- I who set the heavens in place, who laid the foundations of the earth, and who say to Zion, ‘You are my people.’” (Isaiah 51:16) It’s clear from these words and the countless examples provided in the Old Testament, that God would never abandon His people nor break covenant with them, even if they walked out on Him or betrayed their end of the bargain. ![]() “The Lord bless you and keep you.” (Numbers 6:24) In the words of Aaron, who led the priests and Levites, the nature of God’s blessing to every person was revealed. God’s heart for His people on full display. What Does 'May the Lord Bless You and Keep You' Mean ? Also, there is a song that I am including that I will also include separately. When we learn what's behind it and think of what is going on in our world today, it takes new meaning. I wanted to share with you such a special, and upbeat.
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