“The LORD Bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn His face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26
Chapter six begins with the vow of the Nazarite, a spiritual status of total purity and consecration to God. Not to be confused with Nazarene, someone from Nazareth, this status was temporary. Samson, Samuel and John the Baptist were among their number.
Preparations were being made to leave Sinai and embark on a lifelong journey to the Promised Land. God bestows the duty of the priestly prayer, Aaron’s Blessing. Used by both Christians and Jews in worship, it acknowledges that God is the source of all good things, especially peace.
These words are God’s own prayer for those who trust and obey. Bask in the glow of His face and know His peace.
Love,
Gretchen