*[[Num 6:23-24/NET]]* 23. “Tell Aaron and his sons,
‘This is the way you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: 24. “The LORD
bless you and protect you...
Usually, at the end of a church service, the pastor
comes to give what is termed the benediction. On many occasions, I have heard
pastors pray with the words of our opening scripture. And the congregation says
'amen' at the end of every line.
This prayer was said by the priests of the Old
Covenant. They said it daily after making an offering on behalf of someone because
God commanded them to do so. But the Old Covenant was just a shadow of the
reality that was to come. And this reality is Jesus.
Beloved, Jesus our High Priest entered the Holy
Place once and for all and when He finished making the sacrifice on our behalf,
He pronounced the Benediction. He blessed us with all spiritual blessing in the
heavenly place. In order words, He emptied Heaven's account for us. There is no
blessing left. He gave it all to you. You are already blessed, protected in
Christ, face to face with Papa God, and flooded with the peace of God.
We are the present day possessors of the blessing.
God is not waiting to reward you with a double portion blessing for your
obedience. No! He gifted you with all He has on account of Jesus your High Priest.
Shalom!!!
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