Gracious to You

The Aaronic benediction continues with the words: and be gracious to you. Numbers 6:24-26: “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”

His Face Shine 

We continue with Aaron’s benediction in Numbers 6:24-26: “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his
face toward you and give you peace.” Last week we saw that the pronoun ‘you’ is singular personal referring to you as an individual and not you all. God is speaking to you by name, and mentions it six times.

Bless You

I believe most of us are familiar with the closing benediction (blessing) at the close of a worship service. “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26.

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

It’s okay to ask God, “Why?” There comes a time, however, for us to trust Him. How come? Because God said so. -Dr. R. Reed Lessing

Worldwide Games

Every four years the world waits with anticipation to watch the world’s best athletes compete in the Olympics. It has provided clean entertainment for all ages and a time of global unity.

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost 

“Heart” in Hebrew refers to our innermost self….the will, mind, moral character, and spiritual commitment.” ‘Man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7.
“Idols of the heart are the convictions that engage us most deeply and drive our behavior.”
-Finding Truth by Nancy Pearcey What is you god?