ePrayer: The Priestly Blessing or the Aaronic Blessing Given By God to Speak Over the People to Bless Them.
Background and Significance:
In ancient Israel, God established a priesthood through Aaron and his descendants. The priests had the special role of mediating between God and the people, offering sacrifices, and pronouncing blessings. This blessing is a direct message from God that conveys His heart for His people—a desire for them to be blessed, protected, and at peace.
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Verse-by-Verse Explanation:
Verse 24: “The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:”
- Bless: This refers to God’s favor and provision. When God blesses, He provides both spiritual and material well-being.
- Keep: This means God’s protection. The blessing is a promise that God will watch over and safeguard those who belong to Him.
Verse 25: “The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:”
- Make His face shine: This is an image of God’s approval and delight. In ancient cultures, a ruler’s glowing face represented favor. Similarly, when God’s “face shines,” it signifies His presence and approval.
- Be gracious: God’s grace involves His unearned kindness, mercy, and forgiveness. It highlights His compassion and readiness to help in times of need.
Verse 26: “The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace:”
- Lift up His countenance: This expression refers to God paying close attention with favor and care. It’s a picture of God being actively involved in the lives of His people.
- Give thee peace: The Hebrew word for peace here is “shalom,” which means more than just the absence of conflict. It signifies completeness, health, safety, and harmony—a state of being whole and at rest, both within and in relationship with others.
Verse 27: “And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.”
- By declaring this blessing, the priests placed God’s name on the people, symbolizing their identity as belonging to Him. God promised that, as His name is invoked, He will bless His people.
Application:
Though originally given to the children of Israel, this blessing is timeless. It reveals God’s unchanging desire to bless, protect, and provide peace to those who follow Him.
By embracing this blessing, you too can experience the assurance of God’s presence, grace, and peace in your life. Just as the Israelites were blessed, so can you be today by trusting in God’s promises.
Reflective Questions:
- In what areas of my life do I need to experience God’s “face shining” upon me?
Action Steps in Praying this Prayer:
- Memorize the Prayer:
Commit Numbers 6:24-26 to memory by breaking it down into smaller sections. Recite it daily until you can confidently pray it without looking at the text. - Pray it Over Yourself and Others Daily:
Make this blessing a part of your daily prayer routine. Pray it over yourself, your family, and your loved ones. Imagine God’s presence filling each person with peace, protection, and grace as you speak the words.
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CALL TO SALVATION
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Romans 10:9-10 9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation
John 3:5-6 5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is the Spirit.
