Glorious Living in the Presence of God

God in ages past, appointed Aaron, (of the tribe of Levi) a high priest, whose rod sprouted and put forth buds, and produced blossoms, and yielded ripe almonds. In his duties, Aaron offered gifts and sacrifices for sins, for himself and the people, and blessed them as God instructed. 

The same God caused a Rod to come forth from the stem of Jesse and a Branch out of his roots—Our Great High Priest, (of the tribe of Judah) the Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior of the world, sinless Sin-Bearer, Mediator, Perfecter.

By Him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. But to do good and to communicate, forget not: for with such sacrifices, God is well pleased. (Hebrews 13:15 & 16)

Experience the glory of living daily in the presence of God. Great is His love and care.

- A Walk In The Garden Devotions

Related Bible Readings: Numbers 6:22-27, Numbers Chapter 17, Isaiah 11:1, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews Chapter 5, and a study of Hebrews in its entirety. Psalm 42, Psalm 145, Proverbs 10:22, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Ephesians Chapter 2, James 4:6 & 10, Bible Verses About Peace

Blessed in Christ Jesus

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." ' (Numbers 6:24-26)

"So they shall put My name on the children of Israel, and I will bless them." (Numbers 6:27)

Thanks be to our holy, merciful God and Savior, who has redeemed us and called us by His name. We are accepted in Christ; we are loved; we have peace with God; we are blessed. Amen.

Related Bible Readings: 

Ephesians Chapter 1:3-6

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.

1 Peter 2:9 & 10

But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy. 

- A Walk In The Garden Devotions

What a Merciful God!

Blessings That Cannot Be Reversed

In the scriptures, Balak, king of Moab sent for Balaam, son of Beor to pronounce a curse upon Israel (who had camped in the plains of Moab) because he saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites, and Moab became exceedingly afraid of the children of Israel because they were many.

So Balak sent messengers to Balaam to come at once and curse the people. However, when Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, he did not go as at other times, to seek to use sorcery. As he set his face toward the wilderness and saw Israel encamped according to their tribes, the Spirit of God came upon Balaam and he bountifully blessed the children of Israel.

Reflection:

Ye blessed of the LORD, rejoice! If God be for you, who can be against you? What He has blessed, no man can curse. Praise His Holy name!

Bountiful Blessings

What an awesome God! He fills His children with joy, peace and faith, causing us to abound with hope (that's not in vain) by the power of the Holy Spirit, whom Christ has sent from the Father. We have a Helper, who knows the mind of God. What a glorious work God is doing within us! Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!