Tuesday, October 2, 2012

*Laws #77 thru 78 ~ BOOK TWO: THE BOOK OF THE LOVE OF THE MOST HIGH (Laws of Prayer and Blessings)

Aaron is the brother of Moses and his sons are considered the priests of Israel, this is part of their everlasting covenant.  Before the temple was built they performed their duties in the wilderness, in the portable tabernacle.  Their jobs included offering daily prayers for the nation.

Law #77 To serve the Almighty with prayer daily

Ex. 23:25 “And ye shall serve the Lord your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee."

We are commanded to serve the Most High. However, unlike popular Christian belief, this service is not contingent upon being blessed or being healthy. We are to serve him in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. If this is the vow you make to your spouse, this should be the vow you make to the Most High. Per Judaism, Law #77 commands us to serve the Most High “with daily prayer.” 

Law #78 The Kohanim must bless the Israelite Nation daily

Num. 6:23 "Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons (the Priests), saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them, The Most High bless thee, and keep thee...make His face to shine upon thee and be gracious unto thee...lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. And they shall put My name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them."

There was a time when the Priests of Israel were commanded to pray over the Israelite nation and cover them in prayer. Unfortunately, the nation has been stripped of its identity and the Levitical lineage is unknown within the nation. For this reason, we must all act like Priests and cover one another with prayer and bless one another as the sons of Aaron did to the nation back in the day. Let no unfortunate circumstance keep us from being covered by the blessings ordained for us as a nation.

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