The Lord Bless You and Keep You.

The Lord bless you and keep you.

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Numbers 6:24

The Lord told Moses to tell Aaron and his sons to bless Israel with these words: “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.” In so doing, they were placed under the name of God, so He could bless them.

When going through life’s difficulties, it may be hard to imagine God smiling upon you. God is love and desires to bless you and keep you, look on you favorably and give you peace. The Israelites received God’s blessing due to the words spoken by Aaron and the priests, and now believers are blessed through Christ, the High Priest. God has that same tender love and care, the same desire to look on His people favorably and give them peace is in Jesus.

Many Christian counselors encourage positive affirmations. The healthiest ones often come directly from the Bible. Today in your quiet time, meditate on this blessing in the name of Jesus. “The Lord blesses me and keeps me; He makes His face shine upon me and He is gracious to me; the Lord lifts up His countenance upon me and gives me peace.” Because Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead, believers are free to receive His name and His blessing.

Pray during this Easter season as Christians rejoice in the resurrection of Christ, that many will reach out and receive the blessing and eternal life that Jesus died for.