I’ve heard this blessing many times in my life, usually at the end of church services. But what I just learned today — even though I’ve read through the Bible a few times — is that this is how God told Moses (to tell Aaron and the priests) to bless His people. I guess that’s why it is used so often. It’s exactly how God wants to be asked for blessings.
This reminds me of something I told my husband. I usually take care of the laundry. It’s a chore I don’t mind that much, but it’s still a chore. A never-ending chore. One day I told him a trick to get me to continue to do the laundry without complaint. I told him simply to say, “Thank you for doing the laundry,” every time. That’s it. And he has faithfully thanked me for doing the laundry each time, and I continue to be content with that chore.
Relationships are much easier when communication is clear. When I told my husband how to speak to me, his life became a lot easier and so did mine.
God told His people how to ask for blessings. We should listen! When was the last time you asked God to bless you or to make His face shine on your family or to look with favor on your friends? God said I should do this. So I will start today!
Dear God,
Thank you for telling us how to speak to you and ask for your blessing. Thank you for making it simple and beautiful! Today I ask for your blessing and protection. Please make your face shine on me and be gracious to me. Please look with favor on me today and give me peace. Thank you!
CamDevo 