Ive been fascinated by this song since the first time I heard it. Its not just about prosperity. Strong affections for God rooted in truth are the bone and marrow of biblical worship. Thank you for your comments and question! I havent come to a conclusion with these thoughts. LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel, Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular, Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular, Preposition | second person masculine singular, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular, To bend, stoop in kindness to an inferior, to favor, bestow, to implore, The law of the Nazarite in the days of his separation, OT Law: Numbers 6:25 Yahweh make his face to shine (Nu Num. (Desiring God, 81-82). I must say that I disagree with Dons assessment (and, consequently, your revision of section 3) of this song. Wow, what an interesting discussion about the lyrics of a song. 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. The song doesnt claim anything for Americans but seems to me to be a prayer of blessing over those listening. Does that mean that Scripture is problematic? Amen There is plenty to choose from! Intense feelings about the words are great, but theres a danger of overdoing it. DO NOT GO ROUND N ROUND CHASING EVERY RABBIT & MAYBE END UP CATCHING THE WORTHLESS ONEs. There-in lies the biggest danger, which explains why it take countless of years for those able to eventually see some truth, to rid themselves of such a place, leaving far more behind oblivious to their lost nature ! And yes, there are many songs that just repeat the same human-centered ideas over and over, especially from certain seeker friendly churches. In this case, the blessing found in Numbers 6 and through repetition I followed this song into an incredibly rich presence with the Lord. And let the beauty of the LORD our God be on us: and establish you the work of our hands on us; yes, the work of our hands establish you it. Surely then they wil more willingly turn from their evil way! As for my personal comment, when talking about The Blessing My two cents are we may not know what the blessings from God look like when we ask Him to intercede on behalf of others, so dont fear in praying this over people believers or even pre-believers!! Believe to receive God's favor. TastyWallet made me smile! Sad that we are grading music written to worship our creator and Lord based on our personal preference. Scripture: Year: 2020 mtID: 15883 2020 Elevation Worship Records. It was for Israel to keep their end of the Mosaic Covenant. And I dont see it as a congregation song something that a group of people can sing to. On that note, I think Dave Brennan makes a valid point on the added repeated phrase and I might suggest unqualified words He is with you. I will paste a portion of the article below and wait for your comments. Make His face shine upon you Ezekiel 5:8; Nahum 3:5; Rev. Psalm 136 His love endures forever, repeats at the end of each verse, twenty-six verses, twenty-six times. And each and every time i listen to it. You can tell that Kari Jobe is just blown away with how well the song is being received. In order to do the Lord's work, we must resolve conflicts in the church in a biblical manner. God alone! The Cambridge Bible states vers 16 18 very clear Jer_23:16-18. While browsing the internet to find out which Scripture this song was taken from, I saw your website. Of course, thank you! Refrain: Yes, Jesus loves me! And be gracious to. It also gives recourse to the author through the court system to stop misuse and to impose a penalty on those who refuse to comply with the authors limits on the use of his/her work. He is with us wherever we go (Joshua 1:9). Yes, they used scripture to write the song. 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. I completely agree with you. This canvas is built with a solid face to prevent sagging or warping but is light as feather and offers easy hassle free installation with the included hanging hardware. i really use it a lot. I tailored my commentary as a side note, to those sensitive to repetition. The live video thats out there was performed just days after they wrote the song. Now as far as whole Doctrine is concerned, Matt is also hitting it on the nail saying this song is not a Worship song, but could in fact be idolatry. Lol. Just my thought. May His favor be upon you And a thousand generations And your family and your children And their children and their . - Romans 13:13: "debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy." - Ezekiel 36:6: "in my jealous wrath because you have" - Joshua 24:19: "He is a holy God; he is a jealous God." - Exodus 20:5: " for I, the Lord you God, am a Jealous God." Hold up. and I hope we can rejoined in heaven to meet pray for me you are also in my prayers ! 24 'May the Lord bless you and protect you. Holy, Holy, Holy, is the LORD of hosts, The whole earth is full of His glory (Isa 6:3; Rev 4:8; NAS95). 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. Vers 19 20 indicate Gods wrath to those false pastors misleading His people. Again no, He doesnt. People today need to be blessed, from the rising of the sun till the time it goes down. And be gracious to you If we take our cue from the psalms, the answer would be a resounding no. I dont Know how others feel about repetitions but for me its a handy thing to make the word built strong inside me. I think I understand where youre coming from. Do they comfort them? ALWAYS APPLY QUALITY OVER QUANTITY. I think it is intended to be heard by any who will receive it. Let's peek into the the definition of humble. Well said! Indeed very presumptuous and haughty! 6 Remember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old. When Jesus died on the cross, he ended the need for Temple worship (hence, the curtain was torn). I know from personal experience how trials bring about blessing. We are still children of the age of rationalism. This. The Lord bless you! FACT, many if not most of these songs are PRODUCED NOT INSPIRED [ another huge matter in itself ] and are done so as to SELL them and use them to draw in unsuspecting gullible and primarily youth to establishments fronting as a Christian ministry, but spreading a different or more earthly palatable gospel version of it. When we ask for forgiveness, talk with God in prayer, take communion, and otherwise engage with the Lord, we are in essence calling His attention upon us. 2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. A second Biblical example of God's grace or favor can be found in 2 Timothy 2:1, where the Apostle Paul told his student Timothy, "You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." Here, and in many other places in the Scriptures, God's grace gave the beneficiary the ability or strength to do something they . I do not find this to be the truth. I appreciate reading from your perspective about repetition. And keep you I was brought to tears when I watched the video of people from all around the world singing it. get to know the Bible better! We delight in him. SO THEY DO & 15 years down the line they have learned how to jump up and down in false idolatry worship & writhe uncontrollable on the floor under the kundalini spirit, with a watered down version of Gods Word devoid of any saving power, heading straight to hell ON YOUR SAY SO ! Indeed, in every instance of God remembering, we see in the Old Testament that it always includes an action. Our humanness is so fickle and petty. 09/14/2021 Per Artist Theology announcement, I expanded the red text to encourage others to study Darlene Zschechs theology via Hillsong. Measure each with such surety / purity & chuck the unnecessary thousands of other songs on your phone or hard drive. ). It appears God has a thing for repetition. 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. Thanks again for you reply and you are right this issue/subject transcends this songs, our Bible is not copyrighted however the translations are and the very songs we sing together on Sunday morning are copyrighted as well- Im also well aware you already know this from reading your reply. That being said. His favor upon our lives! Face towardyou Wicked people, people who mock Him and even deny His existence still get to enjoy good weather, good food, the love of family, and a great many other things. 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Especially since there is no stated noun that precedes make. I imagine a lot of that came from being aligned with the Lord in his desire to bless his people. We read too much of our 21st century western ideas into it, and make it mean something different than the original word. Satan is always 90% right and 10% wrong think about the deception of Eve in the garden. And your family and your children Since the lyrics of this song are direct quotes from scripture, and scripture is infallible, I dont believe this principle can apply, even if an unbeliever is confused. And then we read in 1 Chron 7:14, what is expected of the people who are called by His name. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace. Repeating the refrains, the verses is for emphasis, to reinforce the message. [ Speaking as a general rule ]. The repetition in this song conveys my sense of urgency to have God truly bless my children not with possessions, wealth, or fame but Himself. More warnings about being sure to completely destroy the nations in the land which God has devoted to complete destruction. Psalm 5:12 For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover him with favor as with a shield. At one point they say as we receive we agree. I didnt see that line analyzed. As a believer, if you read the Bible every day, you never know when you'll find a verse that makes you take notice. Those last few verses referred to God being jealous. The Exod 20:6 and other refs are equally reserved not only for Gods people Israel, but conditional on them loving him, keeping his commands, etc. Repetition is not a issue here. In your coming, and your going I love the whole thing lyrics, repeating, music, the way I feel when Im singing, saying amen over and over and then repeating everything all over. * 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. New Living Translation (NLT). Far more and better than we can in our human frailty. school, Sunday | 22 views, 2 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Tucker Presbyterian Church: Sunday School Hour February 5, 2023 Combines the omnipresence of God (1 Kings 8:27, Psalm 139:7-12, Proverbs 15:3, Jeremiah 23:23-24, Colossians 1:17, and Hebrews 4:13) with the Holy Spirit who lives inside believers (Acts 6:5, Romans 8:9-11, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 6:16-19, Galatians 4:6, Ephesians 5:18, and 2 Timothy 1:14) into a blessing. I dont think the timing was an accident. Maybe a blessing to sing over others, like a benediction post service, but is it really me worshiping God? May His favor be upon you And a thousand generations And your family and your children And their children, and their children 12. I first heard it when I needed to hear that message repeated many times. God's blessings will overtake you. Those who do not accept this truth, regardless of whether they are doing kind and compassionate things at this time, remain enemies of the living God, cut off from him, and condemned to death for eternity if they dont repent. . Yes, we are able to listen to the song for free like you stated however the real catch is tossing down $50 bucks for the real anointing they are offering where everything looks so so perfect because that has to be God. I updated it, raising the songs overall score from 8.5/10 to 9.5/10. Read Chapter All Versions. One for every day of the week except weekends. In your weeping and you rejoicing. I love this site. Believing is at the heart of receiving the promises of God. May His blessing be upon us is biblical, but perhaps this is a song of encouragement of the Body of Christ rather than worshipping Christ Himself (which is the purpose of worship)? The major problem I see is that most people emphasize the emotional aspect of worship. Line upon line, precept upon precept. If you Google the blessing critiquehis is one of the first pages that come up. Watch on. The epistle of 1 Peter is addressed to "pilgrims" ( 1 Peter 1:1 )Christians who had been called out of the world to be set apart as God's special . Zakar, then, is as much direct action as it is a mental exercise. In summary, I believe that a score of 2 out of 10 in section 3 is overly harsh. I acknowledge that some songs served up to the body might be better applied in a private, personal time of worship but at the same time the church needs to grow not in endurance but true passion and devotion. 43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. 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. The exact complaint that Don has presented against The Blessing (and you accepted) can be made against this Psalm. Place me in a position to succeed. For me, the repetition did just that I struggle from anxiety and this song just kept making its way into my mind and I couldnt get it out. I had not hear The Blessing until a week ago while attending a conference (with social distancing.) As for being gracious to us We all need this indeed! Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy. He gives the blessing of rain to the just and the unjust alike. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Christian artists and married couple Cody Carnes and Kari Jobe also helped pen this recent release. Great question! Non water-proof fabric. As are just about any Christian song. This reduced the songs overall score, from 10/10 to 8.5/10. When it finally get from your head to your heart that you, an individual, are being given this blessing. Verse. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. It will ruin you & transform you at the same time, as the faithfulness of God dawns on our unbelieving dark corners. Thank you for your comments! We need it because we forget too quickly and go back to fear. So at the outset I will say no motives (good or bad) are assumed here. I dont mind the words being repeated over and over again. Thanks, Don It seems that the masses like it! Vince, Genesis 1:28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply,Be fruitful, and multiply, Blessings from God are not always pain free (from what Ive read in scripture) but He knows the best time, the right dosage and perfect pressure to reveal our failings and bring us before Him. Is Remember Just in the Mind? So, the question becomes, if God doesnt forget, why can we and do we ask Him to remember? by Andr van Belkum. I agree its not a song that worships God. I dont mind the repetition of this song. I have watched several versions and my favorite is the one from New Zealand/Aotearoa, which really fills me with God spirit and with a great homesickness for New Zealand, which is one of three countries that I call home. I fill the love (aroha) and the caring (manaakitanga) of all those singing the Blessing. Im surprised the moderator has given no mention/ interaction offered humbly by the UK ministry leader Dave Brennan. Thank you, Norma. Romans 2:4 (KJV) tells us that Gods goodness leads us to repentance. When God grants you favor, He shows you His immense kindness beyond what you deserve, hope, or imagine. They will experience eternal separation from God (Matthew 18:8, Matthew 25:41, Matthew 25:46, Mark 9:43, Jude 1:7, Revelation 14:11, and Revelation 20:10). So some of the comments about receiving a blessing for ourselves over and over I certainly get. Can you talk to the thought process behind those categories, how they came about, relevant biblical examples, etc? He sought forgiveness and received it. Today I'm talking about a song that has undone me this week. I appreciate your insights and that you found scriptural basis for the lyrics. Elevation Worships The Blessing was recently requested several times in the same week, in part because it addresses the current COVID-19 crisis. The way that it builds the way that it just speaks to us every time through. Hebrews says it well in Ch13, offering UP to God spiritual sacrifices. Todays society readily seeks the blessings of the Lord but scorns any form of repentance that should accompany those blessings. That is part of their job. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. It is our job to proclaim Gods word and it is the Holy Spirits job to give understanding, faith, and discernment to those who God calls. I agree about the excessive repetition, although I think ones response to that can change with age, with younger people often wanting a more emotional, intense encounter and those who are a bit older wanting more actual content. God has promised you favor. If we are blessed, we must be a blessing to others and not just to those around us, but to the nations. TO be sure, nothing could be more true than to amplify Gods great holiness! Christian artists, in general, are worthy of their wages (Luke 10:7 and 1 Timothy 5:18). I dont care for the repetition but it seems to be a good song. March 21, 2020 at 9:03 am. And he said, God be gracious unto thee, my son. At first I just listened with reflection. Ultimately our relationship to God is just that ours. I equally feel its mostly about man & very little about God, other than being God is good assurance & a Deity succumbing to our desires & needs.Obviously we all will agree God is good, but God is vengeful & jealous as well. It gives you a sense of my thought process and how I score songs. Thank You God for Your Son!! It appears to be an encouraging word set to music. Scriptures On God's Favor And his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord made all he did to prosper in his hand. So Im all for praying this over the UK as the lip suggests and the rest of the world too! While I enjoy thos song, it is an example of where the church is. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. Youve probably heard of YouTube, Pandora, and Spotify. Free Shipping in the USA Handcrafted in Lithia, FL USA Size Frame Color Quantity 2 customers have this in their cart right now. And keep you I think only believers receive the type of blessings they are proclaiming and would sing amen. So I assume theyre addressing believers, but it could be unclear. For the person who sees Christ in you and comes to know the Lord today, that may be the very blessing of God that breaks the cycle of sin and destruction in their life, passing the blessing forward into their children, and childrens children, and beyond. And while we may often think of blessing in material terms, this was a blessing to my heart and soul, as I gave to others through prayer what I was receiving. Jon V. Thats exactly what I thought when I first heard it. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning." A gift of love from him to us! We are never beyond his rescue. It offers a blessing inspired by Scripture that unbelievers can easily comprehend and brings glory to God. I like your helpful analysis, particularly your explanation of how The Blessing links to scripture. I have listened to this song at least a dozen times, all 12 minutes of it, and I have wept every time. Great to acknowledge context, but the Lord extends this blessing to us, it is unending. Jim Bomar: I agree with Stephan Briton, I have teach children & youth for 40 year and have always believed that the message God spoke to Jerusalem in Isaiah 28 means there is some lessons about him that can only be learned through the patient prodding of repetition. , PS Whats the story behind the name TastyWallet? God's blessings will chase after you. Thanks for this review. 25 May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. He has been, is, and will always be more powerful than our sin. Great review and Im so glad to see one. Meditation, at least applied to scripture, is a repetition of thought and focus on a particular portion. Ha ha! Hello Vince, just stumbled on your page for the first time and I love love love. When this Psalm is read in its context (and exclusively in its context) one could legitimately say, 1) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life unaccompanied by anything else suggests that God is pleased with unrepentant sinners as they are, who neither know, love, nor follow him (I substituted the Words from verse 6 in the place of He is for you in the original quote). Thats the beautiful thing about God, He speaks to each of us in a personal way, one that we can hear. Bible Scriptures. The song is quoting scripture. How would an outsider interpret the song And here I feel you got it wrong. Even if the Gospel is preached with a heart of greed, trickery, and deceit, if the Gospel is preached, then I rejoice. Faith Quotes. Doing this, Bible verses & those selected truly meaningful worship song lyrics learned by heart, will come more & more effectively to mind in times of trial, temptation or affliction. God does not withhold all blessings until a person comes to Him in repentance and faith in Christ. Luke praised them for their doctrinal integrity, not for being sensitive to the feelings of unbelievers. repeatedly listening to it not just made me to memorize it but also to think that the great god is here with me and he is here for this mere me. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning." The psalmist appears to be writing about the loving discipline of God. Even in every music player we do have something called as repeat mode. That doesnt mean you have to pay for it! When this blessing is offered in Numbers, its after a bunch of laws have been brought forth, and even after the Nazarite vow! Amen. Psalm 30:5 "For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. No, He isnt. is the Lord God Almighty,[a] And behind you, and beside you. May His favor be upon you And a thousand generations And your family and your children And their children and their children May His favor be upon you . I have never been able to understand the fear that some Christians have for the emotional side of the human experience. Even in some of our older hymns they had some poetic privilege. I do have a question about the lyrics that I wonder if you can help me understand- and am curious and not intending to criticize the song. 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. Jon I agree that scripture should be read in context but I disagree that in this instance a blessing has been taken out of context. 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. The problem, then, lies with not with the lyrics. May His Favor Be Upon You | Wood Christian Wall Art $89.90 $44.95 Save 50% Shipping calculated at checkout. Can you tell what thats a reference to? Of course not! We love to receive blessings, but not as quock to carry out the responsibility that comes with one. 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. This song is a beautiful, simultaneous pronouncement of blessing over the corporate church and the individual believer. Proverbs 13:11 says, "Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow. - Numbers 6:24-26. You have shown your last kindness to be better than the first by not going after young men, whether poor or rich. Sometimes I think in our desire to be sensitive to what God wants from us we over complicate things and neglect the truth of the Holy Spirits role to will and to work in you for his good pleasure. Concern over man-centered song worship has its place, but song worship is only a snippet of whole worship, or as Paul calls it, true and proper worship offer your bodies as a living sacrifice to God. Contextually, it ends the Chorus, stating that Elevation Worship receives and agrees with the blessing. Its one thing hearing/listening into such a blessing (and hopefully being drawn to enquire further!) Lecrae) This Is Living, Elevation Worship (Feat. Perhaps its because we arent trying to sell them as our own work? I love this song and agree with most of your review of it but I dont believe it first brings glory to God when sung in a worship service. God delivered them from Egypt with a mighty arm and will display the same power against those nations. It is elevating Him not blessing us worship is not for my or any believers blessing! The context seems clear that it is the LORD who makes His face shine upon you. Jeremiah 23:16 22 The song is for anyone who has ears to hear. Some parts, like the old testament ceremonial law, have been superseded by Christ and are no longer relevant to our worship, but the old testament moral law is still very much relevant. However, too much intellectualism is equally dangerous. Thank you for the time and effort youve put into this site Vince! Exodus 33:19 And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy. It inspires unity and adds another language to break the repetition. I think it has very little to do with God or the Holy Spirit. Thank you for your comment! 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. May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you. Though in anger I struck you, in favor I will show you compassion.". I ask b/c Vince has actually outlined his criteria here: https://www.thebereantest.com/criteria-for-evaluating-christian-music. 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 . Face toward you He is with you, He is with you. . But, a lot of people (including myself) have concerns about how songs might lead unbelievers in the wrong direction. And give you peace. Deuteronomy 28:2, ESV And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the LORD your God.Read More: Bible Verses about Obedience and Disobedience Matthew 6:33, NLT Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously . 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? a high score does not necessarily endorse the theology of said artist. Amen. As a musician and worship elder in my church I am tasked with testing the biblical integrity of the music we use in worship. [17] They say still unto them that despise me, The LORD hath said, Ye shall have peace; and they say unto every one that walketh after the imagination of his own heart, No evil shall come upon you. He knit you together, knowing you before you were born, His masterpiece. 4:8. If reminding needs done, its us that need the constant reminder of Who it is we belong to. Since the loss of my children it has been singing in worship The Blessing. I broke down, surrounded by people, who helped me finally grieve. Obedience, faithfulness, perseverance, persecution when necessary. Please someone plead your case!!! Because we belong to Him. It is necessary to make this distinction so that lost people are not given false assurance of being a Christian and having eternal hope. Isaiah 62:6-7 reminds us, I have posted watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night. As for Maybe this song will get the worlds attention and since when is Gods own words nauseating repetition?, its not Gods Word that is nauseating repetition. This raised this songs score from 9.5/10 to 10/10. He prays for the knowledge and sensible experience of God's good providence. Isnt He God? This takes you further away & not nearer to God! A universal comment I can place anywhere, but suiting the GIMME,GIMME,GIMME attitude of this song. 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