Thursday, September 2, 2021
Moses records a priestly blessing that reflects the loving heart of God.
Numbers 6:24-26 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. (NASB)
It’s such a freeing notion to realize: God’s not mad at you. Yet, for some, the image they have grown up with is . . . a stern-looking deity, one foot tapping irritably, with a two-by-four in His hand ready to BOP you with! Nothing could be further from the truth.
Scripture provides clues as to the real identity of God. For example, He created a beautiful garden for mankind to live in. (Genesis 2:8); He has mapped out a lifetime of good works, custom-created, for each of His followers. (Ephesians 2:10); He thinks about you many times a day. (Psalm 139:13-18); He knows the plans He has for you . . . plans to do good and not evil. (Jeremiah 29:11). For the obedient, trusting, seeking Christ-follower, this eloquent blessing sums up the truth you can never out-give God. As you respond to His leading . . . He abundantly blesses!