Two-minute read.
‘ “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
By blessing the individual, God blesses the entire community. When the Lord gives us gifts, He doesn’t want us to hoard them but share them with those around us. God wants us to share the biggest blessing He gave us, Jesus, with everyone we meet. We accomplish that task when we use the other blessings from above to love others and, by doing so, introduce them to Christ.
When Hurricane Helene destroyed much of the southeastern United States, churches flooded the area to help. The 500-mile path of destruction left people homeless, amid despair, grieving loved ones lost in the devastation. One man took his work crew, as many generators as he could find, filled his trucks with water and supplies, and headed into the aftermath to rescue and serve those who needed help. Sharing his blessings with others, working tirelessly for the Lord, one blessed individual blessed a community. Story after story told the same tale as Christ’s followers shared what they had to love others and introduce them to Jesus during their darkest hour.
Like Moses on Mount Sanai, when God shines His face upon us, we receive His glorious light filled with grace and mercy. The Lord gives us His peace that surpasses all understanding, guiding our steps and helping us fulfill our purpose. Let the Lord bless and keep you, discovering His glory and living in His peace.
Praise:
Praise God for His blessings.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for shining Your face upon us, blessing our lives, and giving us Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Please help us share Your gifts with all we meet as we strive to honor You with our actions.
IJNIP. Amen
