May the Lord bless you, and keep you!

May the Lord bless you, and keep you!

" May the Lord bless you, and keep you! " Numbers 6:24

It is a favor to have the good wishes of our friends; it is a privilege to enjoy an interest in the prayers and intercessions of the Lord's people. But, above all, it is an unspeakable mercy to be borne on the heart of the ever-living Intercessor—who, as our Great High-Priest, has passed into the heavens, there to appear in the presence of God for us.

The words at the head of this portion form a part of the Divinely-appointed blessing that was used by Aaron and his sons. How beautiful is the whole of it, "May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26 .

Our Great High-Priest not only lives to plead for His redeemed children—but He also lives to bless them. He came from Heaven to bless. He lived on earth to bless. His last act below was an act of blessing. And now He ever lives and reigns to bless.

May the Lord bless you, reader, with such blessings as you need—and may the Lord keep you, fellow-traveler, as in the hollow of His hand, and bring you safely to glory.

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