Aug. 4

Charles Spurgeon · Faith's Checkbook

HE BLESSES AND KEEPS

   "The Lord bless thee, and keep thee" Num. 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.