The Lord bless you and
keep you;
The Lord make His face
shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His
countenance upon you,
And give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26
If you have ever sung in a church choir, these words from the book of Numbers are probably familiar to you. This ancient blessing has been set to music many times, but the version we are most familiar with is a benediction response written by Peter Christian Lutkin (1858-1931), a composer, choral conductor and organist who spent most of his life and ministry in Chicago. His version of The Lord Bless You and Keep You is short, sweet, and finishes with a glorious sevenfold Amen.
There are many passages in the Bible assuring the reader that God wants to give us the gift
of peace. Jesus said, Peace I leave
with you, my peace I give to you. I do
not give to you as the world gives. Do
not let your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid [John 14:27]. The words of this blessing in Numbers came
directly from God, spoken to Moses, who passed them to Aaron, who spoke them
to the people of Israel. Take them as a
blessing on your life today.
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