My Breakfast with Blessings

Numbers 6:22-27

Really short section consisting primarily of instructions for Aaron and his sons on how to bless the Israelites.

The blessing is short and commonly known:

²⁴ " ' "The LORD bless you

and keep you;

²⁵ the LORD make his face shine upon you
and be gracious to you;

²⁶ the LORD turn his face toward you
and give you peace." '

It's interesting to me that the blessings come from God. So essentially God wishes his own blessings on the Israelites. At first it seems a little silly to me. If God wishes his face to shine upon them, why doesn't He just do it? But maybe from his perspective He's wishing that the Israelites be the kind of people He would shine his face upon.

But regardless, He is claiming the Israelites for Himself. He goes on to say "they will put My name on the Israelites." He wanted them- He was looking to lavish them with blessings.

And as His people today, I'm confident He wants the same for us.

So today- my wish for you is that God blesses you and keeps you. That his face shines blindingly bright on you and His grace pours down on you. May God turn His face on you and may you receive peace.