May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace.' NLT: New Living Translation Read Full Chapter Bible App Bible App for Kids Numbers 6:24-26 Read Full Chapter Compare All Versions: Numbers 6:24-26 We connect with her in a way we don't connect with everyone. And of course worship goes beyond simply enjoying the lyrics and certainly was never intended to be tolerated but entered into. Numbers 6:25: The LORD make His face to shine upon you. Again, thanks for posting the passages these songs are from! Vince, Im sorry, I dont mean to go on and rant or even sound angry but the gospel of greed is a real problem here in the USA and apparently Im not sure what can be done about it you asked me how far my argument goes I think it started and ended here things like this bother me and because Jesus didnt charge me a dime when he loved and saved instead he paid the price..but anyway this turning into word salad and I know you got better things to do so let me end with this.. You quoted Romans 13, I agree, you are 100 percent right!! I know that historically hard and fearful times have caused believers to draw themselves closer to God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. His LOVEJesus is love. Make His face shine upon you. Robert C. Peurifoy, A comment about the ad nauseum repetition, Blessed is the one who meditates on the instruction of the Lord cf. We need it because we forget too quickly and go back to fear. I think it has very little to do with God or the Holy Spirit. I First check it whether it is completely biblical or not. These hardships will be replaced by a glorious future! A commentator I recently read noted that discernment comes from a word meaning the space between. Psalm 5:12 For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover him with favor as with a shield. It seems therefore it should only be pronounced to the church [to those who are in Christ by faith (1Pet 2:9/ Rev 1:5-6)] and probably best after a reminder of the gospel the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ for our sin. It took everything that I read in the Bible about Gods love for me and wrapped it into the biggest blessing God can give us. -God reserves wrath for His enemies (Nahum 1:2). Zakar, then, is as much direct action as it is a mental exercise. Music is just the initiation process. When I listen to testimony of elevation worship all I ever hear, is how wonderful it makes ME feel. Is the LORD the unbelievers shepherd in their unrepentant, sinful state? And your family, and your children, and their children, and their children. He is for you! Surely then they wil more willingly turn from their evil way! The LORD make his face shine on you, and be gracious to you: Psalm 21:6 For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance. It will ruin you & transform you at the same time, as the faithfulness of God dawns on our unbelieving dark corners. ASK YOURSELF IF SATAN PHYSICALLY IS STANDING IN FRONT OF YOU, PITCHING SELLING ETERNAL DEATH, WITH 99.9% OF TEMPORILY FUN CANDY ARE YOU ONE OF THEM WHO WILL ACCEPT IT ? Is Remember Just in the Mind? As I said, it is important, which is why my review contains a Resources link for anyone who wants to learn more about Elevations theology. Out of context is intentional. I usually think repetition is a bit much as well, but in this case, I think the repetition was to build it up and make it more powerful. Nope. May it continue to grow and provide you with God pleasing conversation and connections as well as a good reason to keep on searching scripture. I did appreciate the quote from Spurgeon on discernment. But, a lot of people (including myself) have concerns about how songs might lead unbelievers in the wrong direction. I urge you, during the repeats, to change it to first person. And their children, and their children. Intense feelings about the words are great, but theres a danger of overdoing it. I heard it and it was astonishing! I dont care for the repetition but it seems to be a good song. It was so powerful to be able to stand inside with other believers and sing, "May His favor be upon you, And a thousand generations, And your family and your children, Their children, and their children, May His presence go before you, And behind you, and beside you, All around you, and within you, He is with you, He is with you, In the . 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; You are correct about the original context. I suppose Elevation Worship could ask for donations rather than selling their music. The chastisement might be painful but only "for a moment" but God's "favor is for a lifetime" and into eternal life. God does not withhold all blessings until a person comes to Him in repentance and faith in Christ. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God. Ask God for these blessings for yourself. And Samson called unto the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes. See, just recently I started on this journey of Faith & wow, I can already hear God speaking so clearly to me & feel Him working through me as His vessel. In our coming and going He is with us.and our children, and their children, and their childrens children.. This past week was the first anniversary of the death of our daughter, a worship leader in her own right. With such vague universal lyrics, have a Hindu or Muslim sing it & it equally can be about their false gods which also can be referred to as lords or gods & even satan can be the lord of someone & indeed directly or indirectly actually is with many of these false movements.0/10. I added it and gave you credit. At best these verses tell us about Gods character, not individualized promises we can claim today 3,000+ years later. Thank you Michael. Turn from thy fierce wrath, and repent of this evil against thy people. * Songs that are almost like God talking to us or how he feels about us are either in the 3rd or 4th category those ones are tricky. Vince I think your response is very well said. Watch on. So true Shan! BTW. *******Begin Quote******* When God grants you favor, He shows you His immense kindness beyond what you deserve, hope, or imagine. In these churches it was custom to end with the Aaronic blessing. It is a series of blessings offered to those who listen, containing several elements: Side Note: This song relies heavily on repetition: All the blessings contained in this song are either directly quoted from Scripture or inspired by it. The live video thats out there was performed just days after they wrote the song. Vie Motivation. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Those who do not accept this truth, regardless of whether they are doing kind and compassionate things at this time, remain enemies of the living God, cut off from him, and condemned to death for eternity if they dont repent. BEFORE READING & SORRY FOR MY THESIS . This blessing always seems to come straight from the mouth of God, when I hear it. Usually, I delete these sorts of posts; However, I allowed it because the majority of what you had to say is directed towards the song in question or another persons comments. Judy loadsman. TastyWallet made me smile! The promise doesnt transfer simply because two different groups are refered to by the same name. I know from personal experience how trials bring about blessing. Regardless of the time of day, location, or emotional state, God is for us (Psalm 56:9, Psalm 118:6-7, Psalm 121:8, Ezekiel 36:9, and Romans 8:31). 45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for lhe maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust, From https://www.gotquestions.org/rain-just-unjust.html. And be gracious to you I have a real issue with this song as a praise and worship song. but its another to sing a blessing over. Like a declaration. Elevation Worships The Blessing is an excellent song. This is why careful exegesis is so critical in when we interpret the Bible. But even when younger, and more so now, I find that when phrases get repeated a lot, as in this song, especially when done in an intense way, they it can work really well for a while, but sometimes they start to lose their meaning, and if that happens, then the band is probably still really giving it some, and some of the people round you are still really into it, and youre left standing there with all that going on, thinking it was initially great, but now its just banal. My score was way too harsh. To know what the Word says, about post rapture and so forth, it seems only natural that this is actually a prayer for Israel. So my understanding is that Num 6 is a pronouncement of the LORDs blessing on his people Israel, usually said by the temple priests after the daily sacrifices. I went and read Deuteronomy chapter 7, and took away these key points, which I think helps to make Jons case: nothing worse than losing people we love.. the only thing that is worse is not knowing God and loosing heaven and Gods presence. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake. How much more can God prove His love for us. Gods steadfast love extends to those who love him, and keep his commandments, but he will repay those who hate him by destroying them. But when it comes to gospel or worship or biblical. It is completely unfit for corporate worship without a firm warning about the scriptures true meaning and in that case, could we not just pick something that doesnt require explaining? Repeating the refrains, the verses is for emphasis, to reinforce the message. This doesnt sit well with many people and you might be among them! It is of note that most people dont sing with and many are uncomfortable with it. While its Biblically accurate it is neither a song of praise nor worship because its focus is on us and not on God. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. Vince, -God opposed the proud (James 4:6 and 1 Peter 5:5) Many Christians take Holy Communion, consuming bread and wine as symbols of Jesus body and blood, which they are to do in remembrance of me (Luke 22:19). Unbelievers wont miss the message the first time, much less the second or third. We don't have to worry. No, He isnt. I am not claiming to be correct, this is just my reasoning, if anyone could help me resolve this whether for the validation or invalidation of the songs glorifying-of-God qualities. Deuteronomy 7:9. As a pastor of a traditional denomination I seemed to end up with very dysfunctional congregation. May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. The LORD is stated at the beginning and end of the first Verse. ), Jesuss opening words were not bless you but repent and believe the good news and his followers carried on in the same vein in the evangelistic sermons we read in the Book of Acts.. He can bless them with good health, happiness, safety, opportunities to witness, care for others. And be gracious to you. I vote to sing blessing over that. However I accept that it is their way of getting my attention.. 24May the Lord bless youand protect you.25May the Lord smile on youand be gracious to you.26May the Lord show you his favorand give you his peace.. What gives them a right to copyright their work? The issue lies within its use. Thanks, Don Ive come on this site for the first time thank you for helpful comments. 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