S(Numbers 6:24-26) The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.
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This blessing was required. When the priests of the Old Covenant spoke these words regularly over the people, they all developed a mindset of expecting good things and grace from God. They remembered that God delighted in doting on His people. These words kept their hearts, minds, souls, and strength rooted in reality.
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Here under the New Covenant we are a nation of both kings and priests (Revelation 1:5,6), and the blessings are much closer and more accessible. The improved clarity is greater than the gap between a radio with poor reception and HD, 3D, surround-sound Omnimax. Yet nothing's changed: in any situation I can know without a doubt that God loves me and delights in pouring grace into my life anytime, anywhere.
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Lord, I'm amazed that You delight in looking at me, despite my shortcomings and immaturities. I'm amazed that you eagerly wait to bless me with Your grace. Now, in Your cross, I see the perfection of love, and I now join the ranks of recovering wounders who are learning to become better conveyers of Your grace. Thank You.
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