Its just gone viral in the UK, being used to sing a blessing over the nation in the midst of (Covid 19 lockdown) crisis. Love this song! In this case, the blessing found in Numbers 6 and through repetition I followed this song into an incredibly rich presence with the Lord. You still reserve the right to dock points for repetition strictly out of preference of style, though, Vince. This songs (like you said) main focus is blessings on believers- but that means its for believers not for God. Thank you for your comment! This is a common blessing given at the end of church services. We are never beyond his rescue. (Deut 7:12-16) If the Israelites follow Gods commands, he will bless them and multiply them. To receive His gift of favor upon your life you must believe it. I do believe it is an appropriate song to sing with believers in order to provide a blessing e.g. Now you Christian roaring down the road, full blast blaring the song the Blessing because hey, everybody should hear the gospel & here you are doing God a favour, stopping next to little miss drew & charley; Hey mister thats a cool song, who is it & with chest swelling with job well done pride, you puffed up declare Kari Jobe from Elevation worship check them out ! May His favor be upon you And a thousand generations And your family and your children And their children, and their children May His presence go before you And behind you, and beside you All around you, and within you He is with you, He is with you In the morning, in the evening In your coming, and your going In your weeping, and rejoicing I have no children, no grandchildren. If they had couched this song in the appropriate context with the responsibility that is laid out for those receiving the blessing, I would feel really differently about it all, but alas it made just made me sad. Ive been using a format within, I think, the last year or so, where I end the review with my recommendation for corporate worship. Like God's grace.His favor is also unmerited. You get the idea , I hope. Just that fun, free spirit we feel when we sing well. 1. I quote from a video of one missionary Spencer Smith, titled What Happens When We Worship Worship actually specifically talking about this song & having experienced similar things in Africa This Religious emotional euphoria that they are being given, is nothing more than a spiritual hit of crack. And their children and their children. Help me to see the way forward and light my path before me with your favor. Great to acknowledge context, but the Lord extends this blessing to us, it is unending. The shining of God's face upon the people of Israel celebrates God's saving power and deliverance in times of trouble. A favourite sport of satan is keeping Christians so busy and occupied with abundancies, over indulgences, nicky nacky noos stuff, that the the truth or real value items becomes muddied and lost between the its still ok, but Christians WILL do better without things of life. It technically repeats, but its not nearly annoying as, say, an entire phrase on repeat four or more times. 7, read it all, in context). This time it moved me. God bless you! May His presence go before you. Chris Brown) What I See, Elevation Worship (Feat. [sarcasm sound familiar] Ridiculously puffed up we all are, too often not for our own good. And you know what, He loves us all more than we know! Vince I think your response is very well said. The writer of the article should tread lightly when condemning a song entirely derived fro Gods own book. If this is the case, then every pastor who uses the Aaronic blessing at the end of a worship service should cease to do so. As I have asked before on other topics, if the Holy Spirit, when writing Psalm 23 through David, did not see fit to explain the blessings, love, and care that God has, is it fair to hold the songwriter to a higher standard? I believe the comment in the conclusion saying Despite its overreliance on as nauseum refrains is unfair and a detriment to the beauty of this song and as such should be removed from the analysis and besides, it seems that most people love the repetition. Im listening to it repeatedly. LEARN THESE SONGS & PERSONALLY SING THEM TO GOD IN TIMES OF NEED & ONE TO ONE TRUE WORSHIP. - Numbers 6:24-26. The Blessing is misleading to the believer, not just the unbeliever. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. This song has been on repeat since the day I downloaded I should have stated it as a possibility, not a guaranteed reality. Im reminded of two Bible verses Proverbs 25:16 Hast thou found honey? Hello! Amen And, it is only by His grace we are able to to live for the Lord in this dark world. Wow! So, I caved. God is merciful and kind. Artists work hard to produce music and lyrics. Singing a blessing corporately to one another and over one another is not only perfectly acceptable but is in fact part of our instruction. Isnt this reminiscent of what Biblical meditation is? For many, it is their Christian faith. Im not saying we shouldnt be sensitive to unbelievers in the context of 1 Thessalonians 5:22, Im just suggesting that 1 Thessalonians 5:22 doesnt apply in this case because all scripture is the holy word of God and cannot be withheld or moderated to avoid misunderstanding in outsiders. Again, thanks for posting the passages these songs are from! It is not a prayer, but a proclamation. Why did you copyright a song that inspiration was giving to you from the word God and his spirit it was freely given to you and you freely admit most of it comes from numbers Do you have the right to Copyright it as your own inspiration? I think this has been to the detriment of the world today and especially the church. The term bless is also used the same way. I was brought to tears when I watched the video of people from all around the world singing it. I am sorry to hear about your tragedy. I have a real issue with this song as a praise and worship song. Unfortunately, there is a staff member who likes to play it for his devotions with the patients. The near endless repetition of it all almost ruins it as far as the musical aspect. 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. It is not a worship song. He is for you! How I hope and pray this will be true for my children. Something more to chew on! May His favor be upon you Another commenter to a different song mentioned that they use repetition to help others learn a new song, then slowly reduce it over time. Ruth 3:10 Verse Concepts Then he said, "May you be blessed of the Lord, my daughter. If the message is Gods law and gospel, we must proclaim it and let the Holy Spirit sort out the rest. This song is beautiful, I cant lie. Contextually, it ends the Chorus, stating that Elevation Worship receives and agrees with the blessing. Consider also, in the OT, repetition conveys importance; indeed, the more often something is said and/or repeated, is an indication of an exponential amplification of the statement; e.g. I wont be posting anymore But welcome your reply be blessed brother and I love you. Inspirational. Great question! Is this different from passing the peace, which I consider another time stealer, especially when this action is done before the confession, as is the situation in many protestant churches, which no longer have a prayer of confession. It is unfortunate to consider but I would venture to guess that a large majority of the songs audience falsely believe the blessings promised by this song are material or emotional blessings simply because that is the current focus of society and the most popular reason many seek God. In terms of corporate worship, I see your point. It was originally a blessing God instructed Moses to tell Aaron to give to the people of Israel in Numbers 6:24-26. [ section 2 Chorus ] which you are 100% correct about & under criteria 2 Bridge section 2, you add as proof text Jeremiah 23:23-24 Interesting though, the point I wish to make is exactly within the verses prior to vers 23 which expands on the commen Church Blessing & one could ask if it is in fact Biblical in all circumstances, or should one not be more careful in how we phrase it in general? Psalm 31:16 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies' sake. These are beautiful words to remind me of how loving our Father is and how willing He is to rain down blessings on us, our children, their children, and their childrens children. May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. This takes you further away & not nearer to God! In your weeping and you rejoicing. This is simply not worship! Its an amazing song because its based on everything the Fathers covenant promisesbut at the same time it is just as important to emphasize the part we are to play in that covenant. 7 Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness sake, O LORD. I reached your page here after searching for a while for the Biblical references of this song The Blessing. Both artists are incredibly talented. If we take our cue from the psalms, the answer would be a resounding no. I agree in a meeting, where this fits is important, as you suggested at the end is a good place. saith the LORD of hosts. We dont wear garments according to the Mosaic Law. If scripture teaches anything good in the NT, it is that others (in worships case God) are the focus and not self. I completely agree with you. How would an outsider interpret the song And here I feel you got it wrong. 'May the LORD bless you and protect you. There are three principles here, two of which involve the people, and one that involves the leaders. And I find it very much a good help to encourage quieting my mind and focusing on Jesus. Genesis 6:8 - But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD. , PS Whats the story behind the name TastyWallet? 1 Peter. It really sounds like ourselves. Yes, Jesus loves me! Thank you for the time and effort youve put into this site Vince! Gods steadfast love extends to those who love him, and keep his commandments, but he will repay those who hate him by destroying them. Does He restore their soul? Never a toil or labor. The above quoted scriptures would say a resounding, YES!!! Regardless of the farmers disposition toward God, God gives sunshine and rain to all the farmers in equal portion. The live video thats out there was performed just days after they wrote the song. That is part of their job. * 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. a high score does not necessarily endorse the theology of said artist. Ive been fascinated by this song since the first time I heard it. May his favor be upon you. Those undeterred by repetition may consider ending their church service with this song; However, I cannot recommend this song for seeker-sensitive churches without an explanation. Know therefore that Jehovah thy God, he is God, the faithful God, who keepeth covenant and lovingkindness with them that love him and keep his . In your weeping, and rejoicing. At one point they say as we receive we agree. I didnt see that line analyzed. As for repetition, Messiah, by Handel, is one of the most repetitious songs in history. Within the context of the whole Word of God we know what it means to follow God and to dwell in His house but if we stick to Psalm 23 only and alone, these concepts are not explained. I would add one thing: Under the new covenant, we, the church, are a holy priesthood (1 Peter 2:4-10). All around you, and within you That God would grant bless us, keep us, show favor towards us, and grant us grace and peace for a thousand generations. Take a look at Exodus 32:11-18. What do we use listening & informal participation within Christian songs/performances for?, as PART of worship right. It inspires unity and adds another language to break the repetition. I believe it was written for this time, to cut through the noise of today. over a marriage, in sending missionaries etc. Psalm 67:1 To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song. God bless your ministry work for His cause! Gods remembering brought the Holy Spirit on one, and His wrath upon another. At best these verses tell us about Gods character, not individualized promises we can claim today 3,000+ years later. The song makes it seem like WE can somehow make His face shine upon us. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. 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. Its biblical in context but I have a hard time with it being a worship song. Matthew 5:43-46 (KJV) specifically says that God blesses the unbeliever and that we should do the same. I hope you will find the same result. 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.. Gods favor and blessings go beyond us, far exceeding our wildest imaginations! God isnt really concerned if our theology is correct. And we can trust Him. On the other hand, emotion without truth produces empty frenzy and cultivates shallow people who refuse the discipline of rigorous thought. Is Remember Just in the Mind? He sought forgiveness and received it. And be gracious to you I wouldve liked to go see Elevation Worship live but their tickets are not affordable for minimum wage earning folks like me lol. Having said that, I also dont believe that its intended to be man-centered, that somehow the blessing will guarantee its outcome, or that it worships idols. Check out the New Zealand Version The Blessing Aoteorea. This song is a classic example of well-meaning believers taking scripture out of context and forcing it to apply to the Church. This one isnt my fav. That makes sense! Ive been using it ever since! [May] the Lord bless you and keep you, Make His face shine upon you And be gracious to you May His presence go before you, And behind you, and beside you In your weeping and your rejoicing, He is with you May His favor be upon [our nation], for a thousand generations And your family and your children And their children. Thank you Lord for the musicians and the gifts you give them to speak to us through music. Ephesians 4:29. The Blessing song is a reminder to those whom God has called that His blessing is far more amazing than the things of this world. And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish, Agreeableness, delight, suitableness, splendor, grace, Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural, gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular, Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular, Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct, An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property, Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | third person masculine singular. It is from the prophets own imaginations and not from Jehovah that their pleasing promises of immunity from evil come. I dont know how we Americans can look at our current culture and compare it to Israel in Numbers. And now the song is just on repeat.I picked up my church directory and sang along over each one listed there. If so, is my focus on God, or is it on what He gives me? And give you peace. It was freely given to you as a gift from God so why now do you claim it as yours with a copyright! He gave us His only begotten Son to die on the cross for our sins so that we dont perish and for us to have everlasting life with Him in Heaven. Yes, too much emotionalism can be harmful. Ive gone through things that I would not wish on my worst enemy, coming out a gentler, kinder, and more generous individual. One final remark, in these days when the drum beat that is repeated through the media is fear inducing, perhaps we will need words of hope a thousand times to drown them out. Lyrics. We have strong mindsets often & this song breaks through IF you dont get bored & instead, let it wash over you till the truth of Gods Word & character breaks through. If you mean the 2nd, I think Eph. To receive His gift of favor upon your life you must believe it was originally a e.g! 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