But Pauls actual instruction is to be speaking to on another in psalmsand make music from your heart to the Lord. So not just singing to God, but also to each other. 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)? It works well for children too. Thank you for taking it to the Bible. who was, and is, and is to come.. Romans 2:4 (KJV) tells us that Gods goodness leads us to repentance. Gods favor and blessings go beyond us, far exceeding our wildest imaginations! So, be encouraged, brother. My score heavily relied on this point, so for that reason, I can significantly adjust it. Promise. Shan YES. At best these verses tell us about Gods character, not individualized promises we can claim today 3,000+ years later. I guess Holy Holy Holy could be cited as repetitious too? Most people find this site by doing a Google search. DO NOT GO ROUND N ROUND CHASING EVERY RABBIT & MAYBE END UP CATCHING THE WORTHLESS ONEs. Thus said, thank you & your site is indeed a Blessing, though I do think one should not totally remove other areas of concern such as the music style & directed Doctrine. Indeed very presumptuous and haughty! Istrongly encourageyou toconsiderthepotentialblessings anddangersofthis artists theology by visitingResources. Chewing over, poring over, considering again and again, pondering upon the Word of God. It certainly wouldnt hurt to sing blessings mid-service! 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. - 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. 9 And the LORD said unto Moses, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people: 10 Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation. Repeating the refrains, the verses is for emphasis, to reinforce the message. Bless you for your statement! Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! The song is a Blessing to all that hear it . 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. Post-Bridge Three times, with the same phrase repeating six times on the first iteration and eight times on the next two. Hello! Thanks, Don We get it!! 7 Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness sake, O LORD. How do I respond to this? It feels like Im singing a blessing over myself. 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. More warnings about being sure to completely destroy the nations in the land which God has devoted to complete destruction. Personally, my biggest issue with this song is that they turned a 2 minute song into a 12 minute song, and I feel like Im getting tired of getting blessed by the time its over..(kind of like this comment, lol). Todays society readily seeks the blessings of the Lord but scorns any form of repentance that should accompany those blessings. Those that just want to get through the song may not get what its trying to say to us. I think I understand where youre coming from. These hardships will be replaced by a glorious future! 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. This is why careful exegesis is so critical in when we interpret the Bible. Cody Carnes & Kari Jobe) - The Blessing, Rend Collective Build Your Kingdom Here, Hillsong Young & Free (Feat. Examining artist theology is important to discuss and there are websites that talk about the terrible theology that comes out of churches such as Bethel, Hillsong, and Jesus Culture; However, it exists outside the purpose of this website. By webster definition, thats called mantra, and Jesus specifically warned against that. Keep up the great work. That should have been obvious to me but my mind didnt readily make that linkage. We are each responsible to God for ourselves, not others. Grain of salt aside, I am glad to help with Scripture passages! (Desiring God, 81-82). The repetition makes it easy for those that are not familiar with the scriptures to remember. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. Its the way in which the artist chose to present it. Intense feelings about the words are great, but theres a danger of overdoing it. Psalm 50:2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined. Many people are emotionally starved when they come to church. Recent comments concerning The Blessings seem to miss something. 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 simply have permission to use it from Capitol CMG Publishing and Essential Music (a subsidiary of Sony). Chris Brown) - Mercy, https://www.christianity.com/wiki/god/what-does-it-mean-in-the-bible-that-god-remembered.html, https://www.thebereantest.com/criteria-for-evaluating-christian-music, https://www.stubhub.com/elevation-worship-tickets/performer/100273774/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1ZjB0UOzOg&list=WL&index=9&t=0s, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick%27s_Breastplate, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ji5mwWVHMk, https://www.gotquestions.org/rain-just-unjust.html, Elevation Worship (Feat. Christ fulfilled the law completely, not just in part. There are three principles here, two of which involve the people, and one that involves the leaders. Love you my brother in Christ. Its biblical in context but I have a hard time with it being a worship song. Thank you for the time and effort youve put into this site Vince! Great question! [sarcasm sound familiar] Ridiculously puffed up we all are, too often not for our own good. much love and blessing on you! Again if I would of been there I would of cried with you . 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. God put me in the right place to hear it. Nevertheless, I do not believed they were intended for a congregation to say it, or sing it, for that matter. He is for you, He is for you. 11 And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand? And you know what, He loves us all more than we know! This song being mostly scripture, repetition is good. I think it is intended to be heard by any who will receive it. To the extent that this song glorifies God, it is for Christ, not against Him, even if the church where it comes from is misleading people with man-centered teaching. They are there to specifically listen to that artist for entertainment. You can just see the excitement in her as she sings. May you all receive His Blessings so that His way may be known on earth, and Hus salvation among all nations. Reply. I know what its like to lose a son. EDIT: Removed first sentence, which replied to a comment now deleted. 2020 15 May The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace. Holy, Holy, Holy, is the LORD of hosts, The whole earth is full of His glory (Isa 6:3; Rev 4:8; NAS95). Faith Quotes. (Deut 7:1-5) God is going to bring the Israelites into the promised land. I wouldve liked to go see Elevation Worship live but their tickets are not affordable for minimum wage earning folks like me lol. The chastisement might be painful but only "for a moment" but God's "favor is for a lifetime" and into eternal life. KJ21. In our coming and going He is with us.and our children, and their children, and their childrens children.. Psalm 138:6; Proverbs 3:34; Proverbs 29:23; Matthew 23:12; Luke 1:52; James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5.). I dont believe Christians should be afraid to quote scripture in order to avoid confusion by outsiders. I have a real issue with this song as a praise and worship song. I love this site. So, the question becomes, if God doesnt forget, why can we and do we ask Him to remember? 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? We cannot know anyones heart but our own. And he said, God be gracious unto thee, my son. I love the repetition! Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Poetry: Psalm 90:17 Let the favor of the Lord our (Psalm Ps Psa. Emotion is always suspect. It never was intended for unbelievers. I think its great and definitely a nice 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. Worship must be vital and real in the heart, and worship must rest on a true perception of God. Discernment is something each and everyone should diligently work at everyday through more and more exposure to READING GODs WORD, and hearing trusted men preaching from pulpits [ And yes, I said MEN ] having proven themselves rightfully dividing the Word of God. Today I'm talking about a song that has undone me this week. Michael thats an interesting breakdown. 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. Your stated principle references 1 Thessalonians 5:22. On the other hand, emotion without truth produces empty frenzy and cultivates shallow people who refuse the discipline of rigorous thought. Im not a fan of Elevations theology- in fact I think some of it is not biblical. 2) I also disagree with the statement that God is against THEM (emphasis mine.) I understand your point. Number 6:24-27 was given to Moses by God for the priests to speak OVER Israel so that they might bear His name well. Can you tell what thats a reference to? This is one of the most significant issues of the modern church we want to make the story of the Bible about us instead of about God. I first heard it when I needed to hear that message repeated many times. So, Davids cries to the Lord in the Psalms are just as much cries for effect as for affection. In hindsight, I boxed myself into the standard format, where a blessing is offered at the end of the service. without my brains signal or something my cheeks make a smile automatically. We are called to be bereans and fruit inspectors and I will personally not partake in messages or worship that supports heretical teachings even if they may sound biblical. Worship ( talking to God the word you is commonly used) 3. Vers 19 20 indicate Gods wrath to those false pastors misleading His people. And their children. I appreciate your support! over a marriage, in sending missionaries etc. Im not sure how I found my self on this page, I simply looking for more info about the song.) This was clearly not the case in biblical times. by Andr van Belkum. Stephen, I couldnt agree more! This side of Heaven looking up proclaiming speciality whilst shrouded in sin, Apostleship & even Angelic equivalency as some posted here in example, notwithstanding & ignorantly discarding the impossibilities there-off. Psalms 30:5 - For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. Brings me tears as well. Unbelievers wont miss the message the first time, much less the second or third. (Deut 7:6-8) God chose the Israelites to be holy, set apart for Him. high on emotions and minimal on sound thinking. While important, discussing the artists teachings and theology tends to start arguments and becomes unfruitful. The repetition is worship; I sense Gods heavy Presence, love and blessing more and more, the longer it goes on. And be gracious to you. He is with you, He is with you. I have no children, no grandchildren. Just the fact that its from Elevation tells me that I dont want anything to do with it. Indeed, in every instance of God remembering, we see in the Old Testament that it always includes an action. I love the repetition when I am struggling under a circumstance, I appreciate that repetitiveness because it helps me to remember scripture and the things that God wants me to remember, and i can sing it over myself and my situation. It makes me draw closer to God anytime I listen to it. God will do what he will, allowing persecution or unrest or discipline or judgement, but our command as believers is still to pray for peace and to bless the nation in which we find ourselves living. It brings glory to God by invoking a Biblically accurate blessing to those who hear it. I realize this was an emotional reaction to the song, but this is still significant. Cody Carnes & Kari Jobe) didnt write their song from a open source Greek and Hebrew manuscripts that they translated them selfs. In these churches it was custom to end with the Aaronic blessing. And give you peace, [Bridge 1] Psalm 30:5 "For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Never a toil or labor. If you do believe this particular blessing is only for priests, I ask you to consider this: We, the church (all over the world) have, according to the New Testament, been grafted in, adopted & made a holy priesthood (1Peter 2:4-10 & see previous posts from Vince for other verses regarding adoption & grafting). I agree, I dont see this as useful for corporate worship. 24May the Lord bless youand protect you.25May the Lord smile on youand be gracious to you.26May the Lord show you his favorand give you his peace.. Key Verse ~ God's blessings will chase you down! Prayer For God's Favor Dear Jesus Christ, As I come to you in prayer, I ask that you might look upon me with favor. Now let us discern this, the problem with songs labelled Christian; is not just lyrics, music, performance style or in fact often have nothing to do with the song or the artist performing it being possibly found sound by measure, but the where-from. Is the LORD the unbelievers shepherd in their unrepentant, sinful state? 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. The Lord bless you! First, Psalm 23 starts with The LORD is my shepherd. I enjoy this song but as a worship leader I have a responsibility to use songs in church services that give praise and worship to God. What does the Bible indicate about fear & real peace Its dizzying the amount of times the song is repeated. I am not at all disregarding emotions as the Bible teaches us to Love our God with all our heart, soul, strength and mind.. Yet Moses had to remind Him of His promise when He wanted to wipe Israel out after they created the golden calf. In terms of corporate worship, I see your point. It stays and lives with you forever. 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. So Im all for praying this over the UK as the lip suggests and the rest of the world too! It will ruin you & transform you at the same time, as the faithfulness of God dawns on our unbelieving dark corners. -Friends of the world are Gods enemy (James 4:4) i really use it a lot. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. He sees all and knows all. Thank you Vince. I might tweak what you said about the thousand generations, and re-word it to say that the inclusion of 1000 generations is to indicate the length of Gods faithfulness (see bullet points below) it goes on forever. Blessed words. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. Coming up is the anniversary of the death of our son six years ago. I vote to sing blessing over that. 4:8. Me-Me-Me, Its all about Me NO, its not about you Its about God ALL OF IT !!! Free Shipping in the USA Handcrafted in Lithia, FL USA Size Frame Color Quantity 2 customers have this in their cart right now. 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 ! [20] The anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the thoughts of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it perfectly. The repeated phrases is what we need to hear for that truth to penetrate our mind & heart! 45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for lhe maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust, From https://www.gotquestions.org/rain-just-unjust.html. get to know the Bible better! Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy. A parent can have many children but only one is the firstborn. Do not test God on this; be careful to do all that he has commanded (reference back to Deut 7:3-5). 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. Be blessed Vince and thank you for letting reply. Just my thought. Even in Dave Brennans commentary, he uses the word can in terms of misleading. 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 . This one isnt my fav. CHOMP-CHOMP-CHOMP . Virtually all artists copyright their music, including Christian artists who borrow from the Bible for their music. To consider that such blessings are reserved only for believers can rub close to the idea that belief produces blessing. *******Begin Quote******* We should not forget He has told us He is a jealous God jealous for us desires a relationship with each and every one of us and when we remind Him, He knows that we are thinking about that relationship, that we remember how important it is to us, that we are resetting it above our recent previous thoughts and actions, and that we love Him. May his favor be upon you and a thousand generations Bible Verse Prints, Poster and Canvas Christian Wall Art, Baptism, Scripture, Ready to Hang (Wrapped Canvas, 16x20) Brand: Generic Currently unavailable. There have been some great comments here. I dont think so, not any more than I believe the purity, sacrificial, food and drink, or cultural laws apply to us. The context seems clear that it is the LORD who makes His face shine upon you. Other than that one point, I thought your review was spot on. There is deeper things than a direct song review bothering me & I think it should similarly bother all Christians! I dont mind the words being repeated over and over again. This is my first time on here. Im trying to get my head around the way this song is being used. As so often is the case & case in point with this song amongst so many, is who do we think we are to exalt ourselves so often towards standards or achievements hardly in its infancy development. This song is really beautiful despite the lyrical repetition because it is scripture, AND it is scripture written to Gds people: Israel. Its gaining a lot of attention and its clear that many of you want my opinion on it. Psalm 67:1 So some of the comments about receiving a blessing for ourselves over and over I certainly get. Ha ha! In the modern era, the idea has crept into the church that everything we do has to be seeker oriented. Bible Verses about God's Favor and Blessings Isaiah 58:11-12. Happy birthday to you! prophets here ijn Jeremiah chapter 23 as in meaning those Pastors falsely teaching the Word of God. And your family and your children. And, years later, hearing the Hebrews cries for rescue, God remembered His covenant with their ancestors and rescued them. Thank you Lord for the musicians and the gifts you give them to speak to us through music. Transitional (these songs transition from praise to worship or from worship to praise and usually have some elements of a typical praise/and or worship song) and 4. 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. Again, thanks for posting the passages these songs are from! See, just recently I started on this journey of Faith & wow, I can already hear God speaking so clearly to me & feel Him working through me as His vessel. because the word of the Lord is not void in its work- But something bothered my spirit when I saw the video attacked to this song everything was perfect the lighting the stage everyone looked so beautiful the camera work was out standing- Sowhat bugged me? 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. This reduced the songs overall score, from 10/10 to 8.5/10. Lol. Great news! We should all do our own due diligence to examine the theology of artists.. Lets first get there, before we claim the spoils Similar in the way this song claiming every Blessing under the sun, without much in the way of pre-requisites! One thing about The Blessing is a musical technique that it uses. Prayers Points To Conceive This Year. The LORD is stated at the beginning and end of the first Verse. Vince, May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace. I shared the clip with my family when I got home and then hubby and I have been discussing this a bit deeper. But Hey, some indeed are already Heavenly tourist and what not, so why not. Musically, the song has a modern and upbeat sound, with a mix of electronic . ). 13 Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, thy servants, to whom thou swarest by thine own self, and saidst unto them, I will multiply your seed as the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have spoken of will I give unto your seed, and they shall inherit it for ever. It is the government that grants these protections known as copyright law to artists, translators, and other individuals. Singing a blessing corporately to one another and over one another is not only perfectly acceptable but is in fact part of our instruction. Right? Psalm 27:4 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple. And, it is only by His grace we are able to to live for the Lord in this dark world. You have shown your last kindness to be better than the first by not going after young men, whether poor or rich. Strength to Live for God: An Example of God's Favor. Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites. I normally wont concentrate on lyrics when im listening to any other secular music. But inside, you know how much it strengthens the soul God bless you! Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt. In the same way, God shows favor to the ones who delight in . And then over more of my extended family. SDA Hymnal. 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. It does seem to be inspired by God, based on the worldwide response. In the Old Testament examples, the text uses the Hebrew word zakar, which means to remember. But the definition goes deeper, for it also means to bring someone to mind and then act on that persons behalf. I should have stated it as a possibility, not a guaranteed reality. Psalm 31:16 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies' sake. Psalm 136 His love endures forever, repeats at the end of each verse, twenty-six verses, twenty-six times. All around you, and within you. 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. And their children, and their children, May His presence go before you I like your helpful analysis, particularly your explanation of how The Blessing links to scripture. 02/15/2022 After prayerfully considering Steve Barhydts comments, I decided that my rating for section 3 was too harsh. Know therefore that the Lord thy God, He is God, the faithful God, who keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love Him and keep His commandments to a thousand generations, ASV. We do not know whether the people who were being wronged . I really struggle with this song, which is why Im here. I pray that God in the later days will give people discernment to know the difference between what is right and almost right! And their children, and their children. He has been, is, and will always be more powerful than our sin. Praise ( songs about or to God most of the time the word you is withheld in these songs) 2. The above quoted scriptures would say a resounding, YES!!! I totally agree that unbelievers in a worship service would certainly conclude that all the blessings mentioned would apply to them as wellwhich is very dangerous. To know what the Word says, about post rapture and so forth, it seems only natural that this is actually a prayer for Israel. I am not claiming to be correct, this is just my reasoning, if anyone could help me resolve this whether for the validation or invalidation of the songs glorifying-of-God qualities. Thank you for your comment! These comments say this song is all about Me. That it is selfish and self absorbed. 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