READING: Numbers 4-6
I’ve often heard from church pulpits the blessing Moses gave to Aaron and his sons: “May the Lord bless you and protect you; may the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; may the Lord look with favor on you and give you peace” (Num. 6:22-26). In some churches, in fact, the recited blessing is a weekly one.
There is so much to capture in this blessing. God created us to be in relationship with Him. He blessed Adam and Eve (Gen. 1:28), and He desires to bless us. He protects us, ever watching over us. He turns His face to us (according to scholars, the functional equivalent of smiling on us with joy) and gives us peace with Him. He even allows us to carry His name, and others recognize we are His.
Whatever you are facing today, I pray the Lord smiles on you with favor. Let Him be your peace.
PERSONAL REFLECTION: What does it mean to you to know that God smiles on you today?
DAILY PRAYER: “God, You’re a good, good God. Thank You for Your blessings.”
TOMORROW’S READING: Numbers 7-9
