He Blesses and Keeps

He Blesses and Keeps, August 4
Author: Charles H. Spurgeon From the book: Faith's Checkbook

"The LORD bless thee, and keep thee" - Numbers 6:24

This first clause of the high priest's benediction is substantially a promise. That blessing which our great High Priest pronounces upon us is sure to come, for He speaks the mind of God.

What a joy to abide under the divine blessing! This puts a gracious flavor into all things. If we are blessed, then all our possessions and enjoyments are blessed; yea, our losses and crosses and even our disappointments are blessed. God's blessing is deep, emphatic, effectual. A man's blessing may begin and end in words, but the blessing of the LORD makes rich and sanctifies. The best wish we can have for our dearest friend is not "may prosperity attend thee," but "the LORD bless thee."

It is equally a delightful thing to be kept of God; kept by Him, kept near Him, kept in Him. They are kept indeed whom God keeps; they are preserved from evil; they are reserved unto boundless happiness. God's keeping goes with His blessing, to establish it and cause it to endure.

The author of this little book desires that the rich blessing and sure keeping here pronounced may come upon every reader who may at this moment be looking at these lines. Please breathe the text to God as a prayer for His servants.

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Amen and Amen. Knowing that the Lords blessings are insurmountable is an amazing thought. He has the very best in mind for us and His blessings do not only attend to our situation, but to all aspects and ratios of our life! They extend to the ends of the earth all because we are His beloved and His elect, for whom He has redeemed. He keeps us as well, to the very end of time. Kept by Him, Kept near Him, and Kept IN Him! Wow, God is good. Agape.