Check out our may god's favor be upon you selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. 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). I hope you will find the same result. Strong affections for God rooted in truth are the bone and marrow of biblical worship. . It is a blessing offered to believers. Proverbs 3:1-4 - My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: (Read More.) It starts with a quiet blesssing that you want to receive and tten begins to rise in intensity with repetition. I First check it whether it is completely biblical or not. Thank you for your comment! It inspires unity and adds another language to break the repetition. 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. There have been some great comments here. If reminding needs done, its us that need the constant reminder of Who it is we belong to. There were those that ministered to the house of God (the people) and there were the wonderful sons of Zadok, who were permitted to minister to God to Him, not to them or us. The major problem I see is that most people emphasize the emotional aspect of worship. When it comes to repetition, Ive noticed that there are usually two types of people: those who are annoyed with it (depending on how much/context/etc.) Chris Brown) What I See, Elevation Worship (Feat. 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. I dont mind the repetition of this song. Do you think your preference is going to matter in Heaven? Amen 1. 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 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. In your weeping, and rejoicing. Its good in your work and training to help you build muscle memory, but vain repetition of words is definitely bad. It appears God has a thing for repetition. Prayer Verses. 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. 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. If He didnt speak to you through this song, it doesnt mean He cant or hasnt spoken to anyone else through this song. [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. Psalm 50:2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. It is nice to hear someone presenting an analytical approach to worship music. And then we read in 1 Chron 7:14, what is expected of the people who are called by His name. Matthew 10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell., Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.. So Joseph found favor in his sight, Genesis 39:3-4 You have granted me life and favor, and Your care has preserved my spirit. And look at the people the close-ups of people weeping. If we think, having heard the words once through, we get it perhaps we havent perhaps to go deeper takes time, perhaps seeking takes time and yes repetition until the truth of the scripture really captivates our spirit beyond our mind.. If we take Paul too literally, beyond what he intended, wed be singing for the destruction of all those who persecute Christians. In the evaluation above it is said that it brings blessing to the people. He has been, is, and will always be more powerful than our sin. (Deut 7:6-8) God chose the Israelites to be holy, set apart for Him. Regardless of the farmers disposition toward God, God gives sunshine and rain to all the farmers in equal portion. Far more and better than we can in our human frailty. At first I just listened with reflection. Comfort to all, Maggie. I would put forward that it makes a difference what is being repeated. Numbers 6:24-26 - NLT 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. The repetition makes it easy for those that are not familiar with the scriptures to remember. But inside, you know how much it strengthens the soul The song is a Blessing to all that hear it . This brings it home even more powerfully and personally for me. Love you my brother in Christ. UPPERROOM (Feat. I usually think repetition is a bit much as well, but in this case, I think the repetition was to build it up and make it more powerful. And be gracious to. This reduced the songs overall score, from 10/10 to 8.5/10. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! Thank you Vince. The list goes on and on. Note to new users: This is a different kind of review site! Fails. In the New Testament, the Greek word is mimnskomai, meaning to remember or recall, but it too seems to imply action. I grew up in and then served churches with three hymns (reduced to only two so a childrent sermon could be fit in the requisite 60 minutes) and a sermon with three points and a poem. That was helpful to me! who hath marked his word, and heard it? Vince I think your response is very well said. May his favor be upon you. But THAT WAY [even done in Church] is not the biggest part & definitely not the most important part of worship. I am still not at ease with having our congregation sing this song, not because it is not biblical, but because the reference versus are out of context. Place me in a position to succeed. Thank you for taking it to the Bible. 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. 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! Stephen, you have expressed so well what has been going through my mind for months. I do appreciate the work put in to note all those Scripture passages! If you read in Matthew 5 you will understand who is truly blessed coming from the mouth of our Saviour. So I have had a hard time with this song from the beginning. Much of the focus of 1 Peter is on how Christians should conduct themselves during unjust persecution. We don't have to worry. I agree with this. I dont Know how others feel about repetitions but for me its a handy thing to make the word built strong inside me. [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. In the morning, in the evening. I consider The Berean Test a hobby; a place to express my opinions about Christian lyrics. 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. And their children and their children. The repetition will be to a new experience of His glory. 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. He is for you unaccompanied by anything else suggests that God is pleased with unrepentant sinners as they are, who neither know, love, nor follow him there is no hint in this song that people need to turn to this God and change their ways, in order to experience his full blessing. Check out the New Zealand Version The Blessing Aoteorea. In the modern era, the idea has crept into the church that everything we do has to be seeker oriented. - Numbers 6:24-26. To be honest I had never heard this song until today. But to be sung by everyone in a time where it is thought that were bringing glory to God I believe it is out of its proper context. Maybe instead of finishing Church with gentle little pats on the back, such as indicated in 2 Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; . Yes, too much emotionalism can be harmful. The Blessing is misleading to the believer, not just the unbeliever. But Hey, some indeed are already Heavenly tourist and what not, so why not. Arent worship songs for glorifying Jesus and what Hes done for us? There is nothing wrong with asking the Lord to bless those we hold dear. 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. The song doesnt claim anything for Americans but seems to me to be a prayer of blessing over those listening. Have we forgotten that all our righteousness is but filthy rags before a holy God? Me-Me-Me, Its all about Me NO, its not about you Its about God ALL OF IT !!! This takes you further away & not nearer to God! I dont believe this song does either. Exactly what I was looking for. A gift of love from him to us! And Jesus also told His disciples that after He has left, He would send the Holy Spirit to live within them to teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you (John 14:26). The modern protestant church is a child of the enlightenment. Isaiah 62:6-7 reminds us, I have posted watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night. Those last few verses referred to God being jealous. When this blessing is offered in Numbers, its after a bunch of laws have been brought forth, and even after the Nazarite vow! In effect, there are two ways to pay for operating expenses: charge tickets or ask for donations. You still reserve the right to dock points for repetition strictly out of preference of style, though, Vince. As I said, it is important, which is why my review contains a Resources link for anyone who wants to learn more about Elevations theology. 3This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. saith the LORD of hosts. I mentioned the where-from & here my dear Christian already chewing on a bit of meat, is where you should not mislead the ones yet drinking milk into perdition. We deserve Gods wrath, and it is only by the blood of Jesus we dont have it. I listen and weep and soak . Thank you. Keep up the great work shine for His glory! Believing is at the heart of receiving the promises of God. Is the LORD the unbelievers shepherd in their unrepentant, sinful state? I shared the clip with my family when I got home and then hubby and I have been discussing this a bit deeper. Thank you for your compliment and Scripture reference! I havent always been fond of repetition either but I suggest there might be good reason we are living in a world that gets its information and much of its interaction through 30 second sound bites Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. And, as I sang along with all the repetition, I praised my God for his goodness, grace, and faithfulness and prayed this blessing in faith for my son and his soon to be bride and their future family, and their children and their children and their children unto a thousand generations. Before the Babylonians conquered Jerusalem, the prophet Jeremiah wore a yoke around his neck, warning that Judah and the surrounding kingdoms should "bring your . ). Luke praised them for their doctrinal integrity, not for being sensitive to the feelings of unbelievers. Also let me say this song is a wonderful song!! -God opposed the proud (James 4:6 and 1 Peter 5:5) Your perception and replies are so mature and absolutely Christlike. #Bible #pray #bibleverse #scripture #wisdom #faith #bible #christianlife #repost4ig This also includes poor and unhealthy behaviors and patterns of thinking. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. And that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ! But in many ways, we are blessed, for a purpose of being a blessing. Holy, Holy, Holy, is the LORD of hosts, The whole earth is full of His glory (Isa 6:3; Rev 4:8; NAS95). Cody Carnes & Kari Jobe). That makes sense! It is elevating Him not blessing us worship is not for my or any believers blessing! This is worship ministering to God. But, is that just very well-produced, glimmering, love-bombing deception? Psalm 136 repeats ad nauseam also, probably for this reason. 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!! Lets keep in perspective what this song is and is not useful for and we should be in good shape. Its just gone viral in the UK, being used to sing a blessing over the nation in the midst of (Covid 19 lockdown) crisis. Ive been using a format within, I think, the last year or so, where I end the review with my recommendation for corporate worship. ), Jesuss opening words were not bless you but repent and believe the good news and his followers carried on in the same vein in the evangelistic sermons we read in the Book of Acts.. I imagine a lot of that came from being aligned with the Lord in his desire to bless his people. Vers 19 20 indicate Gods wrath to those false pastors misleading His people. Almost all translations of the Bible (if not all translations) are copyrighted. When they get there, God is going to drive away (through the Israelites) the nations that live there. . We have a tendency to wander off and need to be drawn back by our Good Shepherd. How many times did God say fear not, and yet we are fearful of so much in this world. 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. Im trying to get my head around the way this song is being used. No, Im a layman with some extra time on his hands! I normally wont concentrate on lyrics when im listening to any other secular music. chapter 4 would actually support the idea of evaluating what we say/sing/do, as part of maturing in the faith, renewing our mind, putting on the new self, etc Specifically thinking Ephesians 4:11-15, and Ephesians 4:17-25. May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you, that you may become a company of peoples. Repetition is not a issue here. 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. For many, it is their Christian faith. The Lord bless you! What you are doing here is very important in todays world where there is so much noise and confusion in and around Christian music. Those that just want to get through the song may not get what its trying to say to us. May His presence go before you And behind you, and . 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. We are two different sons. Most of us are anyway listening too much without truly understanding & should rather read more of Gods Word, whereby we will gain more understanding & find ourselves in regular prayer. Why do we support these business organizations (to not be too harsh)??? Line upon line, precept upon precept. That God would grant bless us, keep us, show favor towards us, and grant us grace and peace for a thousand generations. The last part was very hard. A parent can have many children but only one is the firstborn. 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. 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. For instance, Psalm 67:1-2 says: "May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, that your way may be known upon earth, your saving power among all nations.". Im reminded of two Bible verses Proverbs 25:16 Hast thou found honey? 10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. Knowing is more important that feeling. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. In closing; The song is not all just bad, just mostly & a true discerning Christian within Christian context, can find assurance & some solace there-in, as any other false religion would be able to. 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. Because we belong to Him. KJ21. May His favor be upon you And a thousand generations And your family and your children And their children, and their children 12. Bible Verses Quotes. Ultimately our relationship to God is just that ours. I know what its like to lose a son. English Standard Version We dont leave our homes or camps for a week to purify ourselves, nor do we need a priest to call us clean. 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. Do not test God on this; be careful to do all that he has commanded (reference back to Deut 7:3-5). The current generation is emotionally starved in history. Thank you for giving us a platform to unite together internationally. Many people are emotionally starved when they come to church. We do not know whether the people who were being wronged . Music is just the initiation process. But when it comes to gospel or worship or biblical. The psalms also talk about things that God hates (like a lying tongue). But, if they dont copyright it, someone else might and do whatever they want with it. 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. It seems therefore it should only be pronounced to the church [to those who are in Christ by faith (1Pet 2:9/ Rev 1:5-6)] and probably best after a reminder of the gospel the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ for our sin. Remember me, O LORD, with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me with thy salvation; In case you are wondering, in the Hebrew the word for remember is, zakar, It means, surprisingly enough, to remember. The word of God is powerful. Add to cart Be blessed Vince and thank you for letting reply. The context seems clear that it is the LORD who makes His face shine upon you. I have really really struggled with this song. DO NOT GO ROUND N ROUND CHASING EVERY RABBIT & MAYBE END UP CATCHING THE WORTHLESS ONEs. Blessed words. Thank you, Lord bless the artist for these wonderful lyrics, I love the comment, We are created for the glory of God. 24 'May the Lord bless you and protect you. God's blessings will chase after you. Obedience, faithfulness, perseverance, persecution when necessary. This song is beautiful, I cant lie. You have shown your last kindness to be better than the first by not going after young men, whether poor or rich. 1-3 business days! Hence I feel you might have been far too generous with your score under the What message does the song communicate criteria. Jesus taught about the blessings we could experiencepersecution and hardshipwhen we follow Him. This is too evident in much of todays worship music. Well said! It is of note that most people dont sing with and many are uncomfortable with it. While I enjoy thos song, it is an example of where the church is. This song is really beautiful despite the lyrical repetition because it is scripture, AND it is scripture written to Gds people: Israel. May His Favor Be Upon You Hanging Framed Canvas Print, Wood Framed Canvas Decor, The Blessing Wall Art, Abstract Canvas Sign MadeToShineDesign (187) $29.50 FREE shipping More colors The Blessing Song Kari Jobe | May His Favor Be Upon You | Scripture Song Sign | Christian Song Sign | Scripture Signs | Mothers Day Gift rootedngroundedhome (18,174) However I accept that it is their way of getting my attention.. 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. 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. Dont be shy or have a cow! but its another to sing a blessing over. How would an outsider interpret the song And here I feel you got it wrong. May His favor be upon you And a thousand generations Your family and your children And their children, and their children. This one isnt my fav. For example, God remembered Noah, then made the water recede. Genesis 43:29 And he lifted up his eyes, and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, Is this your younger brother, of whom ye spake unto me? Of course, they also sell merchandise and albums. 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. I find it bothersome as well, but others who have cited its benefits have a good point also. Regarding specifically the question of this song being used in corporate worship is the command to worship God through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs exclusively meant for adoration? Deuteronomy 1:11 Verse Concepts (NLT) Other Benedictions in the Bible In the Old Testament, benedictions were ceremonial pronouncements of God's favor or blessing on the congregation administered during worship gatherings. And now the song is just on repeat.I picked up my church directory and sang along over each one listed there. CHOMP-CHOMP-CHOMP . This song puts me into praise mode and I listen to it multiple times in a row when possible. The song is quoting scripture. 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. I also understand the pricing situation. Brings me tears as well. It is not a prayer, but a proclamation. I wanted to create a screen name for a game I used to play called Maple Story (I dont recommend it) using two words that dont belong together, could bring joy to others, and would likely never trigger the frustrating this name has already been taken message in the future. Truth without emotion produces dead orthodoxy and a church full (or half-full) of artificial admirers . Coming up is the anniversary of the death of our son six years ago. 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. Elevation Worships The Blessing is an excellent song. There must be spirit and there must be truth. its also impossible to know precisely what it will be like for me when I get there; However, I understand that you referenced Revelation 4:8 with your commentary, that the four living creatures and elders state the same statement, over and over again, day and night. 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. Job 22:28 Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways. 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. Welcome to The Berean Test and thank you for your comments! 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? That, essentially, you are valuable to and will be cared for by God. Second, in my review, I worded However, they will also be lead astray, thinking that God is with, within, and for them without repentance or faith. poorly. Ive come on this site for the first time thank you for helpful comments. But that has become the norm from a heretical Steven Furtick and Elevation Worship, with sweet pretty face Kari Jobe selling the poison with a smile. May his favor be upon you and a thousand generations. That God, the Creator of all things, is actually looking at you; then the next verse says, Oh, by the way, His favor is upon you too. You who call on the Lord, give yourselves no rest, and give Him no rest till He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth.. However, if they just heard this song without any context to it, will some think its about them and be led astray? This is why careful exegesis is so critical in when we interpret the Bible. I think part of the lyrics in Bridge 2 are taken from or allude to St. Patricks prayer. At the end of the year, I expect it to be the most covered of any in a long time, maybe ever. This criteria is mainly based on the aforementioned criterias in rounding things off. Just my thought. When it finally get from your head to your heart that you, an individual, are being given this blessing. Hi Vince, When God gives good sunshine and good rain to an evil farmer, its an example of God loving His enemies. Ministry ( these songs are focused on building us up songs that use the pronoun I usually fall here and songs that dont fall into the other three categories). 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