Blessings

In Old Testament times it was common for the patriarch of a family to give blessings to his children during significant events. Isaac blessed his two sons, Esau and Jacob, just before he died. Jacob blessed his twelve sons also before he died. These blessings were a view into the future for the sons so show them what kind of character they would have and what their lives would be like.

In Numbers 6:24-26 God gives us a blessing for His children; “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.” The Lord looks upon His people with joy and expectation of the great things He will lead us to do. His face shines upon us to lead us in His light and to give us grace to help in time of need. These are the gifts of grace that we can expect to give His children.