The Old Testament’s “LORD’s Prayer”
by Pastor Ken
Numbers 6:24-26
The LORD bless you, and keep you. The LORD make his face to shine on you, and be gracious to you. The LORD lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.
Today’s verse is the blessing God gave the priests of the children of Israel.
It is a beautiful promise of divine love, protection, and blessing; authored and spoken by God Himself.
Today, there are many valid reasons to apply this three-fold blessing to our own lives:
- We need God’s protection in the unsafe world in which we live. Therefore, “May the Lord bless you and protect you.”
- We need God’s grace because we are all sinners. Without Him, we are lost. When we accept God’s gift of salvation, we can receive the blessings intended for us. So, “May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you.”
- We need the inner-peace that can only be found in God in order to navigate life. For this reason, “May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace.”
God never calls us to do anything without the peace and protection of His presence. So don’t be shy or afraid to ask God for His blessings. Recite today’s verses as well as the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:11-13) and claim them for your own… because they are.
Reflection
What is something from which I need protection? What is something for which I want grace? What is something that disturbs my peace? I will give them to Jesus today.
Prayer
Dear Jesus, You are the Prince of Peace, so please fill me with Your peace. Please bless me and keep me. Make Your face shine upon me. Let me enjoy every moment of my life knowing You are there. In Your name I pray, Amen.
