12-29-06 Numbers 6:24-26

Numbers 6:24-26 (KJ21)
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.

Numbers 6:24-26 (NAS)
The LORD bless you, and keep you; The LORD make His face shine on you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance on you, And give you peace.’

Numbers 6:24-26 (NIVUS)
The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.

Numbers 6:24-26 (NLT)
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.

As you look at the end of this year and the beginning of a new one, you are probably re-evaluating your plans and purposes. You may be setting new goals or making the decision to keep on pressing towards your original one. However, neither will be successful unless you consult and include the Lord Jehovah in your plans.

Jehovah has always existed and He has been making plans since the beginning of time. He knows the best for you and He desires to bless you. As you put your plans and purposes in His hands, He will guard and protect you along the way. He has charge of you and will always bring you the salvation that you need. You are His treasure and He watches over you, observing every detail of your life. He celebrates and cares for you.

The Lord your God has turned His face towards you and He will make your path clear. He is your Light and shines on and illumines your way, which becomes brighter and brighter. In your journey, you will always have His grace, favor, and mercy. He bends down towards you in consideration and encamps around about you. And yet, He lays siege to your enemies.

Jehovah will lift you up and help you bear up under everything. He will always carry, support, and sustain you so that you can endure. Through His favor you will rise and be exalted, for He has ordained and established you. He has set you as a sign to the world of His great mercy. In His presence you are made whole and complete. The Lord has only your welfare in mind; He, therefore, blesses you with health, prosperity and peace. As a friend of God you have quiet tranquility and contentment. Almighty God has established an eternal covenant with you and you need not fear the future.