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Numbers 6:22-27
22 The Lord said to Moses, 23 “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:
24 “‘“The Lord bless you
and keep you;
25 the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
26 the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.”’
27 “So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
God blesses his people. We receive great benefits from our association with Him. These benefits are designed to enrich our lives, and this enrichment becomes evident to those who live within the sphere of our influence. So God blesses people in order that they might be a blessing!
Paul talked about the "peace of God" which should not be confused with "peace with God." The "peace of God" is the inner state of well-being that is the birthright of those who have responded to God's offer of forgiveness and have been brought into a position called "peace with God." The peace of God is a result of having peace with God; the former is a result of the latter.
Anyone can seem to be at peace when there is no stress or hostility in their lives but the peace of God is that which we enjoy while the stress continues unabated and the hostility persists. We can rest assured in His benevolence and competence in the midst of the storms of life. We can live with a calmness that defies description and surpasses belief.
Prayer...
Almighty God, I praise you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible and glorious grace which has brought eternal victory out of mortal anguish. Thank you for paying the price to make it so. You are marvelous beyond my words. You are worthy of more praise than all your children's voices together can tell. My hope will live forever because he is risen and reigning as Lord. To you be all honor, glory, and majesty forever, and ever, in the name of Jesus your Son and my Lord, AMEN!
Sources:
The One Year Book of Devotions for Men, Stuart Briscoe; Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.; 2000; October 3
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