Aaronic Blessing

"The Lord bless you, and keep you; The Lord make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance on you, and give you peace." -Numbers 6.24-26

This was the blessing that Aaron was to pronounce over the people. A blessing of God's presence and provision. A blessing of God's favor and grace. A blessing of God's peace and rest upon life. What else could someone want in life?

Men, this is a blessing for each of us. God desires to bless you and to keep you secure. God desires to be gracious to you. God desires to lift His face upon you and give you peace in all that you do. God wants to be present in your life. God wants to give you peace. If we are to receive it, if His face is to shine you, you must strive to live righteously before Him.

May you strive to live before God, and as you do: May the Lord bless you, and keep you. May the Lord make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you. May the Lord life up His countenance on you, and give you peace. This blessing is for you, live so that you can claim it.

(Added around 11:30 PM)

I've come to see that many of these posts fall on significant days. Some would call it coincidence, but I've come to see that there really is no such thing. Thirteen years ago this nation was in shock. There was fear, panic, and uncertainty about the future. As I typed that I realized that not much has changed. For many the shock of that day has worn off. I still remember where I was, and will for the rest of my life.

President Bush gave words of hope to nation by quoting from Psalm 23. Today, I offer these words from Numbers 6. We face uncertain times full of danger. There are many doubts and questions about the intentions of those outside of our country, and from within. But in all of this, let us look to God. May He bless us and keep us. May His face shine upon us and be gracious to us. May He lift up His countenance on us and give us peace.

God is still in control, no matter what happens, and no matter what men sit on the world's thrones.

"Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."

To God alone be the Glory!

Strength and Honor