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The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them, The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:22–26
D.L. MOODY
I think these are about as sweet verses as we find in the Old Testament. I marked them years ago in my Bible, and many times I have turned to this chapter and read them. They remind us of the loving words of Jesus to His troubled disciples, “It is I; be not afraid” (John 6:20). The Jewish salutation used to be, as a man went into a house, “Peace be upon this house,” and as he left the house the host would say, “Go in peace.”
ERWIN LUTZER
We return to the topic of peace because everyone seeks for peace. The Sunday school teacher wants peace, the drug dealer wants peace, and the alcoholic wants peace. We all seek for peace. The question is, “Where can it be found?”
There are certain thieves that steal our peace. One is an inner thief, such as a sense of guilt or regret; then there’s another thief, the outer circumstances of our lives. In talking about peace, I’m talking about a sense of stability, a sense of being guided by God. It is very close in meaning to the word “hope.”
Regardless of your past, you can be brought into God’s presence to experience the joy of reconciliation. That’s what Jesus does for people. The world gives a peace that is based on circumstances. Jesus Christ promised, “My peace I give to you” (John 14:27). He gives us peace even if circumstances do not change. He gives peace no matter what the future holds.
PRAYER
Father, when I lack peace, remind me of Christ’s promises and favor.REFLECTION QUESTIONS
What do you allow to take away your peace in Christ in your day-to-day life?What would you say to someone who asks you what this peace is like?