It took me about 12 minutes to read this passage. At the end of chapter 6 is the blessing which God commanded Aaron to use when blessing the people of Israel. This shows the power of God’s name. When Aaron pronounces his name over the people it is like an anointing on the people. God promises that the results will be seen by his blessing of the people. It is amazing to think that God’s blessings are available to his people when the priest calls upon his name. But isn’t the same thing true for God’s covenant people now. Jesus, our high priest, has pronounced God’s blessing on us by dying on the cross. When we receive that blessing by faith, then God shows his favor in our lives. That favor may not be realized in worldly possessions, but in the even greater heavenly riches; an inheritance with Jesus at God’s throne. We should be encouraged to share God’s blessings with other people of faith.
Stuart
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