Communication with the Lord

King James Version Numbers 6: 26 The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

NIV Numbers 6:26 NIV
the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace. 

The Lord is turning his face toward us because he wants to communicate with us - not literally with words most of the time but with friends and family who love the Lord and love you. 


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