The LORD bless you and keep you;
Blessing flows from God's favor alone, the one fountain of all good. He keeps us under His guardianship; we need His face to shine upon us so we taste and perceive His sweetness, as the sun brightens a clear sky. His grace reconciles Him to us when we deserve only His hatred.
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God appointed the priests to bless the people solemnly in His name. Though the priest himself can only beg, speaking as God's intercessor and by His command, the blessing carries a promise and the weight of authority. Christ fulfilled this office perfectly, and gospel ministers must follow the pattern.
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Commenting on Numbers 6:22-27
Make His face shine means the sun of righteousness arises upon them, giving spiritual light and heat. He grants gracious presence, fresh discoveries of His love, clearer knowledge of His Gospel. Grace flows in larger measures from His fullness, applied fresh and frequently.
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