The Lord Bless Thee, And Keep Thee

Dear class,

Today's readings are taken from Numbers 5,6 and Revelation 16.

Numbers 5 mentions the "law of jealousies" and numbers 6 about the Nazirite vow.
In the conclusion of Num 6, is the familiar refrain that is the text of a familiar tune, hymn 621.

And indeed a comforting blessing upon the faithful.

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:
The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

All our blessings are from God! (c.f. Eph 1:3; 2Pe 1:3).
God is the one who will keep and guard us (Phi 4:7)
Certainly, under God's grace, we have the hope of appearing pleasing before Him, of Him looking upon us in favour. Let it not be found that the Lord's face be against us! (1Pe 3:12)
Finally, true, lasting peace - peace among men and about all, peace with God is only found in the Lord, in Christ. (Eph 2:14,15; Phi 4:7; 2Th 3:16)

Let us be encouraged, let us take heed, let us live our lives in the manner that God is pleased.

The Lord bless our day ahead.

in Him
Paul