There is an old blessing from Numbers 6 that has been used for centuries and by so many churches and ministers. Just recently Kari Jobe brought it to light in a song. I have listened to it many times, and it always reminds me how we should be a blessing to others.
The new year is only a couple days away. Each of us are looking for it to be a year of blessings. That is much unlike the current year and the situation around us. We want blessings instead of the pain and chaos we have dealt with.
That is why I ask you to take time to seek the blessings, but even more seek give blessings to others.
Numbers 6:24-26 NASB
The Lord bless you, and keep you; The Lord cause His face to shine on you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His face to you, And give you peace.’
It really is that simple. Accept the blessing. Share the blessing.
Let’s set our focus, our plan for the new year, our expectations, and our belief that God can fix what is broken, straighten what is crooked and breathe life where there has been death. But hold up.
The blessing isn’t ours to give. That blessing belongs to God. And He is willing to share, to give and bless His children with real and lasting blessings.
I choose in this last e-devotion before the new year to give you a blessing.
May God bless you!
May the face of God shine on you.
May you experience His grace.
May you hold on to and give out His peace.
Notice something that keeps on coming up. It is His face. To look someone in their face you have to be in their presence.
So be in His presence. Enjoy His face and His love and realize that He looks toward you each and every day ready to bless you and me.
The new year is going to be filled with Hope. Real and lasting hope. That is part of the blessing!
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