“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26
God is creative, and His presence is full of joy. He is ever-present and actively working in our lives and over His creation. Blessings from Numbers echo in various passages throughout Scripture. It entreats God’s graciousness and blessing for manifesting His ways on earth and revealing His saving power to all nations.
This passage extends a comforting assurance to followers of Christ. He taught us to give thanks when food is lacking and spread our hand to pronounce the blessing as we believe and see the mountains of challenges moving. No one on Earth can really and fully realize His majestic power; however, He is unchanging. We are not only blessed and guarded by God but also recipients of His grace and peace.
Jireh, the provider blesses every facet of your being, physically, spiritually, relationally, financially, and emotionally. We need to experience joy and satisfaction in Him that transcends earthly circumstances, even in the face of adversity. Hold onto God; He is upholding you with His righteous right hand and guiding you through life’s challenges.
May the Lord cause His face to shine upon you with radiating grace and favor. May you sense His loving gaze upon your life, affirming your identity, and cherishing you. In this way, find peace—a peace that defies understanding. It wraps your heart and mind in Christ Jesus amidst the chaos of the world.
Finally, this timeless benediction becomes a reality in your life, as you believe, allowing God’s name, glory, goodness, and grace to shine through you, reflecting the light of His love to those around you.