[God...made a lasting mark through the sacrifice of Jesus. Hebrews 13:20 MSG
During this season of reflection
and renewal, join me, and let's explore the visible evidence that identifies us
as faithful followers of Jesus. Can others see Jesus in our lives? ~ Donna Oswalt]
In
Numbers 6:22-27 we read the account of God telling Moses how Aaron (the
priests) are to offer a special blessing to the people of Israel. This blessing
is two-fold, a request of God to bless and a blessing to be received. One
purpose of the blessing is to ask God’s mercy to cover another. A second
purpose models compassion and demonstrates love and encouragement to others.
This is involves the one who offers the blessing. The Priestly Blessing ~
May the LORD bless you
and protect you,
May the LORD smile on you
and be gracious to you.
May the LORD show you His
favor and give you His peace. (NLT)
The
priests are to call upon the name of God. The blessing asks God’s presence to
dwell with them and meet their needs. We, too, are to call upon the LORD. We,
too, desire to bear the mark of His mercy and grace. Offer a blessing today by
speaking someone’s name before the Lord Most High, calling on Him to mark that
person with grace and blessing. We bear the mark of God's blessing as He blesses us
through our compassion to others.
- Read Numbers 6:22-27: consider the blessing; consider blessing someone.
- Read 1 Peter 2:5: who is God’s holy priest? How do you respond?
LORD, let Your blessings
flow through me to others. I find great delight and wordless sighs in Your
presence. – dho
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by Donna Oswalt/Co-Founder of Mangrove Ministries/Christian blogger and author
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“May you be
blessed by the Lord Who loves you best!”
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