05/26/2026
I got SO BLESSED in my devotions this morning as I re-studied The Aaronic Blessing!
Often, at the end of our meetings, I will ask the Worship Leader to sing this song because I love the LEGACY and GENERATIONAL INHERITANCE that it speaks of/GIVES LIFE to our families and the next generation. But as I studied it further this morning, this phrase jumped out at me: 👉And the Lord spoke to Moses saying, “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, THIS IS THE WAY YOU SHALL BLESS THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL….” and he continues with what we often call The Aaronic Blessing. Here is a shortened break-down of ‘The Blessing’ as per Jentzen Franklin: And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel.
Say to them: The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.’
So they shall put My name on the children of Israel and I will bless them.” (Numbers 6:22-27.)
*V. 24-“The Lord BLESS you and KEEP you.”
*BLESS=barack-to bend down, to show favor, to enrich, to prosper. When God blesses someone, He’s not just wishing them well-He’s bending low to meet them where they are and enrich their lives in every way possible.
*KEEP (you.)=Shamar - to guard, to protect, to watch over, to preserve.
The Aaronic Blessing, combines BLESSING with KEEPING; FAVOR with PROTECTION; PROSPERITY with PRESERVATION.
*v. 25-“The Lord make His FACE shine upon you, and be gracious to you.”
*FACE=relationship, acceptance, and Divine Favor.
*v. 26-“The Lord lift up His COUNTENANCE upon you, and give you peace.”
*COUNTENANCE=God‘s face, God‘s INTENSE PERSONAL ATTENTION and care.
*v. 27-“So they shall put MY NAME on the children of Israel, and I will bless them.”
*GOD’S NAME is literally placed UPON the person(s) being blessed!
👉 Think about what it means to carry GOD’S NAME. It means you carry His authority over every demonic force. It means you have access to His unlimited resources. It means His character-His love, wisdom, power, and faithfulness, become available to you in every situation! 😱❤️🙌🏻