The Blessing

In one of the great scenes of Scripture (Numbers 6:22-26), God speaks to Moses, saying, “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, 'Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them, 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.” God is teaching and directing Aaron, the High Priest, to bless His people, Israel. I use this blessing, called the Aaronic Blessing, after our communion service. But notice the next verse, v27, where God says, “So shall they put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them.”

While the Priest Aaron is ministering to God’s people, he is directed to bless them, because God is blessing them. Aaron’s blessing is predicated on God’s blessing. God’s blessing is rooted in the Surety’s pledge to atone for them. Jesus prays, “Yours they were, and you gave them to me…” (John 17:6).  Join us this Sunday as we consider the intercession of our Surety and worship Him for blessing us!