A Blessing

 

Numbers 6:24-26 NIV

“ ‘ “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ’

I love this scripture.  It brings tears to my eyes every time I read it because I think of God's love.  His grace.  I think who am I that God would make His face shine on me?  Who am I whom God would turn to and give me peace?  The answer He gives me is that I am His child.  He beloved.  His word blesses me and restores me and it allows me to bless others with it.  How awesome it is to share the grace that God has lavished on me with others.

My spirit rejoices at the thought.  God is so good and benevolent.  He shares His love with all His children, on creation alike.  He sacrificed His Son so I could experience His mercy.  It is He who gives me hope.  It is He who gives me favor when I don't deserve it. He lifts me up.  He hears my prayer.  He calms my anxiety and grants me peace.  Oh, what a good, good God He is.

The Lord has blessed me and kept me.  He sees me through the work week, the illness of a friend, the trials of parenting and the day to day challenges that life itself brings.  I pray this blessing for you too.  ‘ “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ’ Numbers 6:24-26

Lord, thank You for loving us.  Thank You for dying on the cross and rising again so that we can have life and have it more abundantly.  Thank You for looking on your people and blessing us every day.  You are Jehovah Jireh.  We praise You Lord and thank You for allowing us to be a blessing to others.  In Jesus name. Amen