may his favor be upon you scripture

It was so weird at first but the more I read and searched about it it made absolute sense. He is for you! How I hope and pray this will be true for my children. God will not allow any circumstance, or any person, to hold us back from His blessing, favor, and purpose for our lives. You who call on the Lord, give yourselves no rest, and give Him no rest till He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth.. He knit you together, knowing you before you were born, His masterpiece. So Joseph found favor in his sight, Genesis 39:3-4 You have granted me life and favor, and Your care has preserved my spirit. So my understanding is that Num 6 is a pronouncement of the LORDs blessing on his people Israel, usually said by the temple priests after the daily sacrifices. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! Then it hit me: TastyWallet. I must say that I disagree with Dons assessment (and, consequently, your revision of section 3) of this song. We dont deserve Gods blessing. I know what its like to lose a son. 11 And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand? The first time I heard this song it was evident that it was almost scripture verbatim, which I very much appreciated and enjoyed the way it was presented through the music and melody. May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace. Stephen, you have expressed so well what has been going through my mind for months. Im not sure how any of us can get away with quoting from copyrighted Bible translations. Unbelievers wont miss the message the first time, much less the second or third. Slog? Our perverted 20th century worship if filled with announcements, childrens messages, presentations, and such that we have missed the whole point of worship: To Glorify God and receive Gods blessing. If we take our cue from the psalms, the answer would be a resounding no. I appreciate it! It gives you a sense of my thought process and how I score songs. This is a beautiful song (thoughts and opinions of Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe and Elevation aside), but IMO, this song does not belong in church. While I enjoy thos song, it is an example of where the church is. Gods favor and blessings go beyond us, far exceeding our wildest imaginations! it gave me a swift kick in the pants that forced me to re-examine my position on repetition and its relation to Berean Test reviews. So, Im not sure how far your argument goes. Its biblical in context but I have a hard time with it being a worship song. Scripture: Year: 2020 mtID: 15883 2020 Elevation Worship Records. 9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. I also understand the pricing situation. Ive been wrestling with this song because I dont know if it should be classed as a worship song. nothing worse than losing people we love.. the only thing that is worse is not knowing God and loosing heaven and Gods presence. Youve probably heard of YouTube, Pandora, and Spotify. Great review and Im so glad to see one. This songs (like you said) main focus is blessings on believers- but that means its for believers not for God. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake. When Jesus died on the cross, he ended the need for Temple worship (hence, the curtain was torn). But Hey, some indeed are already Heavenly tourist and what not, so why not. Out of context is intentional. What about Gods rod and staff? Theres quite a lot of repetition in worship from the angels around the throne so brace yourself for heaven! He is with you 1-3 business days! Its just gone viral in the UK, being used to sing a blessing over the nation in the midst of (Covid 19 lockdown) crisis. It wasnt just King David who cried out for the Lords remembrance. Istrongly encourageyou toconsiderthepotentialblessings anddangersofthis artists theology by visitingResources. Allow them enjoy the blessing. When God gives good sunshine and good rain to an evil farmer, its an example of God loving His enemies. We somehow start to believe that it all depends on "us." Thank you Lord, Thank You Lord. Surely then they wil more willingly turn from their evil way! Raised in the faith, King David knew God brought mighty action when He remembered someone or something. * Songs that are almost like God talking to us or how he feels about us are either in the 3rd or 4th category those ones are tricky. i really use it a lot. This is too evident in much of todays worship music. Perhaps its because we arent trying to sell them as our own work? And each and every time i listen to it. Let's peek into the the definition of humble. Disagree? 26 May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.' Numbers 6:24-26 The New King James Version (NKJV) 24 "The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; 26 The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace." ' Numbers 6:24-26 New Century Version (NCV) I have really really struggled with this song. The LORD is stated at the beginning and end of the first Verse. Psalms 30:5 - For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. On the surface this song appears to be quoting scripture but it leaves out a very important part and therefore is dangerously deceptive. Vers 21 is exactly whats happening today i.e word of faith movement, prophesying over themselves & those claiming to receive extra Biblical revelations or dreams, such as stated in verse 25 not included here I have dreamed, I have dreamed high on emotions and minimal on sound thinking. If the message is Gods law and gospel, we must proclaim it and let the Holy Spirit sort out the rest. Especially since there is no stated noun that precedes make. We dont leave our homes or camps for a week to purify ourselves, nor do we need a priest to call us clean. They are meant to be outwardly focused on Him and though the Bible is filled with promises and blessings for us I feel worship should be reserved to worship Him and show our reverence for Him. How many times did God say fear not, and yet we are fearful of so much in this world. I admit that my constant criticism over repetition is subjective (although any opinion will be subjective) and it affects the scoring. Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites. Even more so now as His Sons return date gets closer every day!! And of course worship goes beyond simply enjoying the lyrics and certainly was never intended to be tolerated but entered into. Me-Me-Me, Its all about Me NO, its not about you Its about God ALL OF IT !!! eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. & Luke 10:27 And He answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.. Chewing over, poring over, considering again and again, pondering upon the Word of God. I updated it, raising the songs overall score from 8.5/10 to 9.5/10. While browsing the internet to find out which Scripture this song was taken from, I saw your website. I am passionate about apologetics, philosophy, logic, critical thinking, and of course, Jesus Christ! I think that the blessing was intended for believers; However, I see no opposing Scripture that forbids an unbeliever from hearing such a blessing, even if they are outside the camp of Christ and may not partake of its benefits. . Psalm 5:12 For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover him with favor as with a shield. Face towardyou The list goes on and on. Ive always found this song to be very man-centered even as it uses a blessing from scripture. The Lord bless you And keep you Make His face shine upon you And be gracious to you The Lord turn His Face toward you And give you peace. I am glad that you like repetition! It is the elevation of self or self blessing. if this is so then the blessing is for us too. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more, designed and sold by independent artists around the world. Gods steadfast love extends to those who love him, and keep his commandments, but he will repay those who hate him by destroying them. [16] Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD. It has been used continuously in Jewish and Christian worship for over 3300 years as a blessing for Gods people. However, if they just heard this song without any context to it, will some think its about them and be led astray? Well, Im late and maybe someone else could put this in a more biblically referenced context, but Id just add that as human beings, we should constantly be reminding ourselves that questions of reasoning, that is, human reasoning like, if God is all knowing, why does God need to be reminded? are concluded from leaning on our own understanding. I agree that it can help us learn and reinforce concepts; However, it can also become hypnotic. Cody Carnes & Kari Jobe) The Blessing. It includes Israelites and gentiles into a single fold, a point of contention for some Israelites and a major theme throughout the entire New Testament. The song is for anyone who has ears to hear. For example, Hillsong is well-known for promoting the Word of Faith and New Apostolic Reformation movements, both of which are unbiblical in my view. Chris Brown) - Mercy, https://www.christianity.com/wiki/god/what-does-it-mean-in-the-bible-that-god-remembered.html, https://www.thebereantest.com/criteria-for-evaluating-christian-music, https://www.stubhub.com/elevation-worship-tickets/performer/100273774/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1ZjB0UOzOg&list=WL&index=9&t=0s, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick%27s_Breastplate, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ji5mwWVHMk, https://www.gotquestions.org/rain-just-unjust.html, Elevation Worship (Feat. And their children. #Bible #pray #bibleverse #scripture #wisdom #faith #bible #christianlife #repost4ig God is extremely concerned with our Theology. Of course, this might be best done when in private worship, but it could be done corporately as well. How do I respond to this? I was brought to tears when I watched the video of people from all around the world singing it. When it finally get from your head to your heart that you, an individual, are being given this blessing. [ sarcasm]. 'May the LORD bless you and protect you. I was very touched though the last half was painful. This reduced the songs overall score, from 10/10 to 8.5/10. Sang for my city and our country, especially for those who have yet to know the Lord and experience the blessing of life with Him. Furthermore if we take as strict a context as you are taking, then the entire Bible is not for the modern day Christian. May He turn His face toward you and give you peace. The psalms also talk about things that God hates (like a lying tongue). Its my first time on this site. Since its a blessing, and blessings are given at the end of the service, my thought is that a church service could potentially end with this song. O that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember me! May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us yes, establish the work of our hands. To me, this is a Jewish song more thats anything especially given the trials, persecution and struggles that many Jews face even today, simply as a result of their Jewish faith. His LOVEJesus is love. Your perception and replies are so mature and absolutely Christlike. I would say The blessing falls under the 4th category. We actually read in many places that he is against even his own people when they are sinning. If we take Paul too literally, beyond what he intended, wed be singing for the destruction of all those who persecute Christians. Im listening to it repeatedly. Nevertheless, I do not believed they were intended for a congregation to say it, or sing it, for that matter. When this blessing is offered in Numbers, its after a bunch of laws have been brought forth, and even after the Nazarite vow! Cody Carnes & Kari Jobe) - The Blessing, Rend Collective Build Your Kingdom Here, Hillsong Young & Free (Feat. Vers 22 Where are all the Godly men of God, Preaching truth, sin, Heaven & Hell ? Shan YES. Its the way in which the artist chose to present it. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. To the Pastor that says he doesnt think his congregation should sing the blessing, this is my simple response, the best way to remember scripture is to sing it as a song. If you read in Matthew 5 you will understand who is truly blessed coming from the mouth of our Saviour. Its not just about prosperity. Its the heart of worship that we are repeating back to God His promises He made to us. God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah. This is the original no fail way to worship God ! Watch on. To give a really silly example of where Im coming from God used one of The Twilight series movies to speak to me. If we think, having heard the words once through, we get it perhaps we havent perhaps to go deeper takes time, perhaps seeking takes time and yes repetition until the truth of the scripture really captivates our spirit beyond our mind.. Jews are not THE chosen people; they are A chosen people, the first of several monotheistic religions. Bible Verses about God's Favor and Blessings Isaiah 58:11-12. In your weeping, and rejoicing. Similar, but even less comparable & way-way further apart is we as mere sinful beings this side of Heaven, comparing ourselves to Angelic beings, dont you think? He is for you, He is for you. What you said pierced my soul and broke my heart. I am not a skilled songwriter or gifted musician, but I heard this worship song for the first time as I was driving across the state to a wedding shower for my eldest sons fianc. Rather, it seems like a secret agenda of hoping Hell give us what we want (hindering on the prosperity gospel here). God remembered Rachel, then opened her womb. But we dont do that we naturally gravitate toward adoration in our song writing and corporate singing, without direct biblical instruction to do so. Yet Moses had to remind Him of His promise when He wanted to wipe Israel out after they created the golden calf. Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy. If you mean the 2nd, I think Eph. High quality May His Favor-inspired gifts and merchandise. There is no reason to think that this ancient blessing would not apply to gentile believers today, those of us who are adopted sons of God (John 1:12-13, John 14:18, Romans 8:14-17, Romans 8:23, Romans 9:1-8, Galatians 3:26, Galatians 4:5-7, Ephesians 1:3-14, Ephesians 2:11-22, Hebrews 9:15, and 1 John 3:1-3) and in effect, are adopted Israelites (Romans 11:11-24). Numbers 6:25: The LORD make His face to shine upon you. Key Bible Verses: Isaiah 41:10, NIV So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. Elevation Worships The Blessing was recently requested several times in the same week, in part because it addresses the current COVID-19 crisis. May His favor be upon you And a thousand generations Your family and your children And their children, and their children. For past couple of days i couldnt get out of this song. 6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. He brought about a new covenant marked by the widespread indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Similarly, repeating May His favor be upon you and a thousand generations, and your family and your children, and their children, and their children certainly conveys a beautiful blessing any person should feel blessed to hear, let alone to hear it repeated and be able to meditate on the idea and His inscrutable love for us! by Andr van Belkum. We have a tendency to wander off and need to be drawn back by our Good Shepherd. 2. So, the question becomes, if God doesnt forget, why can we and do we ask Him to remember? Elevation, Hillsong, and Bethel have the same tactic 90/10 well maybe 60/40 when you look at the core beliefs. You still reserve the right to dock points for repetition strictly out of preference of style, though, Vince. So, be encouraged, brother. I would love to do this full-time; However, yes, I advertise to cover costs. 13 Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, thy servants, to whom thou swarest by thine own self, and saidst unto them, I will multiply your seed as the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have spoken of will I give unto your seed, and they shall inherit it for ever. I guess Holy Holy Holy could be cited as repetitious too? Praise is all that is on my mind during this. Its dizzying the amount of times the song is repeated. Thank you for the time and effort youve put into this site Vince! However, they could also be lead astray, thinking that God is with, within, and for them without repentance or faith. Satan is always 90% right and 10% wrong think about the deception of Eve in the garden. Welcome to The Berean Test and thank you for your comments! The Blessing be upon your children, and your childrens children to a thousand generations was very difficult. The current generation is emotionally starved in history. However, I wont allow discussion of it on this site. Take a different song: Bless the Lord oh my soul worship His holy name. That song IS a worship song, because it is directed at God. We had a patient who had a cross addiction of TRANCE MUSIC which relies on repetition. Wow! And then we read in 1 Chron 7:14, what is expected of the people who are called by His name. I mentioned the where-from & here my dear Christian already chewing on a bit of meat, is where you should not mislead the ones yet drinking milk into perdition. And be gracious to you. Ive been using a format within, I think, the last year or so, where I end the review with my recommendation for corporate worship. May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you. 7 Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness sake, O LORD. They get a little high & they feel good about it. 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