I often am forced to watch the same commercial 4x in a row on internet TV And, years later, hearing the Hebrews cries for rescue, God remembered His covenant with their ancestors and rescued them. Waddya think? 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. If you mean the 2nd, I think Eph. I have no children, no grandchildren. Thank you for using your hobby to bless others a congratulations on breaking through! And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Mantras and meditations become means of healing and recovery what is better to hear on repeat, that you are a worthless, hopeless piece of garbage, or that in all things God is for you, with you, and within you? It has no echo of repentance or obedience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1ZjB0UOzOg&list=WL&index=9&t=0s. Sad that there are websites, blogs, and YouTube channels devoted to being critical of others for their expression of worship. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Like others I actually like the repetition and find the song very moving rather than boring. Non-believers are more often than not, confused about a lot of things in Gods word. I agree this is a beautiful song and brings me to tears every time I listen to it. So does the blessing pronounced over Moses-era Israel even have any application to us at all? G#m. Thank you Michael. Psalm 4:8. After 2 to 3x, it starts to become far too distracting. I dont Know how others feel about repetitions but for me its a handy thing to make the word built strong inside me. We dont wear garments according to the Mosaic Law. 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. As a father of two, I cannot (I feel) ask God enough for protection, blessing, and mercy for my children. -God reserves wrath for His enemies (Nahum 1:2). In your weeping, and rejoicing. And a thousand generations who hath marked his word, and heard it? No, Im a layman with some extra time on his hands! It is from the prophets own imaginations and not from Jehovah that their pleasing promises of immunity from evil come. Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? Virtually all artists copyright their music, including Christian artists who borrow from the Bible for their music. Thank you for giving us a platform to unite together internationally. Which rather should produce no music & whos music should not be spread around; or at least Christians should be extremely careful in what way it is supported & approved! a high score does not necessarily endorse the theology of said artist. I agree with you as well Renee, and sadly its nothing surprising being the fact that this song was written by people who are heavily connected with churches that are not biblically sound and teach heresy (just listen to the messages from Elevation church and Gateway -very evidently self-centered and all about what profits them). Just a friendly thought! Yes, it quotes scripture, but not once does it thank Jesus for who he is. 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. I love the repetition! They are there to specifically listen to that artist for entertainment. This blessing always seems to come straight from the mouth of God, when I hear it. Many psalms include blessings, statements about enemies, requests for destruction of said enemies, as well as the oft extrapolated adoration and supplication. I am not a fan of repetition. Disagree? God loves you more than you can fathom. Nevertheless, I do not believed they were intended for a congregation to say it, or sing it, for that matter. Within the context of the whole Word of God we know what it means to follow God and to dwell in His house but if we stick to Psalm 23 only and alone, these concepts are not explained. This raised this songs score from 9.5/10 to 10/10. His promises never fail. Chris Brown) What I See, Elevation Worship (Feat. And to the point from another post about whether it is right for a congregation to sing this I would ask, are we not a royal priesthood as believers? But heres the punchline, although you will gain a vast amount of needed knowledge & insight, God opens up His Word to each & everyone as only He sees fit & neither one will ever fully receive or develop it to an infallible state like being & surely not to a Heavenly comparable state. When this blessing is offered in Numbers, its after a bunch of laws have been brought forth, and even after the Nazarite vow! I have a real issue with this song as a praise and worship song. I think it has very little to do with God or the Holy Spirit. Bryan, Don, Randall . Psalm 67:1 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. Even in every music player we do have something called as repeat mode. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. In that agrarian society, good weather was all-important. If this song were sung by the pastoral team or just the worship team as a blessing at the end of service I believe that is its proper context. Our humanness is so fickle and petty. Slog? Post-Bridge Three times, with the same phrase repeating six times on the first iteration and eight times on the next two. Cody Carnes & Kari Jobe) The Blessing. - 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. More warnings about being sure to completely destroy the nations in the land which God has devoted to complete destruction. 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. Gods steadfast love extends to those who love him, and keep his commandments, but he will repay those who hate him by destroying them. Christian artists and married couple Cody Carnes and Kari Jobe also helped pen this recent release. His Blessings are not a blanket promise, but a promise of Blessings towards His children.In essence some of these places / singers became so good in deceiving, that they can be Theologically very sound. Third, it says in several places in Scripture that God is against unbelievers: -Those who are not with Christ are against Him (Matthew 12:30 and Luke 11:23). Of course not! We may wanna ponder long on that ! God makes no distinction between the evil and the righteous in this instanceHe gives good gifts to both of them. I, for one, dont think we need to remind God of anything. It is a prayer based on scripture set to music. I wouldve liked to go see Elevation Worship live but their tickets are not affordable for minimum wage earning folks like me lol. 8 Each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around, even under its wings. And keep you is the Lord God Almighty,[a] The modern protestant church is a child of the enlightenment. I was very touched though the last half was painful. All rights reserved. I dont mind the repetition of this song. We are two different sons. Thanks Mike As for repetition, Messiah, by Handel, is one of the most repetitious songs in history. We connect with her in a way we don't connect with everyone. And be gracious to you It has been used continuously in Jewish and Christian worship for over 3300 years as a blessing for Gods people. Can you tell what thats a reference to? Your stated principle references 1 Thessalonians 5:22. We dont leave our homes or camps for a week to purify ourselves, nor do we need a priest to call us clean. Genesis 1:28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply,Be fruitful, and multiply, Even in Dave Brennans commentary, he uses the word can in terms of misleading. God delivered them from Egypt with a mighty arm and will display the same power against those nations. So some of the comments about receiving a blessing for ourselves over and over I certainly get. Vie Motivation. Robert C. Peurifoy, Ive always found this song to be very man-centered even as it uses a blessing from scripture. I appreciate reading from your perspective about repetition. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! I believe this song is totally word of faith movement preaching inspired & 3/10 is adequate. We have a tendency to wander off and need to be drawn back by our Good Shepherd. Malachi 1:9 And now, I pray you, beseech God that he will be gracious unto us: this hath been by your means: will he regard your persons? Gods favor doesnt come from anything humans do. But I can almost assure you that Feat. Yes, Jesus loves me! I believe the comment in the conclusion saying Despite its overreliance on as nauseum refrains is unfair and a detriment to the beauty of this song and as such should be removed from the analysis and besides, it seems that most people love the repetition. Great to acknowledge context, but the Lord extends this blessing to us, it is unending. I have listened to this song at least a dozen times, all 12 minutes of it, and I have wept every time. The shining of God's face upon the people of Israel celebrates God's saving power and deliverance in times of trouble. Are you a worship leader or a musician? And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God. God isnt really concerned if our theology is correct. Hence I feel you might have been far too generous with your score under the What message does the song communicate criteria. Used by permission. Its our individuality and willingness to be ourselves, as God made us, that creates the mosaic of the corporate church. Thank you Lord, Thank You Lord. 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. Your answer is essentially no, they wont interpret it that way. I normally wont concentrate on lyrics when im listening to any other secular music. Even if the Gospel is preached with a heart of greed, trickery, and deceit, if the Gospel is preached, then I rejoice. 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. 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. Several songs have used his words. 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. 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.". 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? Prayers Points To Conceive This Year. These nations are to be devoted to complete destruction, in order to prevent intermarriage, and idolatry. LEARN THESE SONGS & PERSONALLY SING THEM TO GOD IN TIMES OF NEED & ONE TO ONE TRUE WORSHIP. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. I agree with this. Bless you for your statement! Allow them enjoy the blessing. He is for you, He is for you So, how does God love His enemies? Totally agree. I understand your point. Check out our may god's favor be upon you selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Refrain Five times, with each containing six amen. May His favor be upon you And a thousand generations And your family and your children And their children, and their children [Bridge 2] May His presence go before you And behind. We are still children of the age of rationalism. And your family and your children. And now the song is just on repeat.I picked up my church directory and sang along over each one listed there. Oh, and His presence, oh, and He surrounds you It is humbly to know that God is not only for the Body of Christ but for each and every one of us individually. Psalm 118:25 Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity. Turn from thy fierce wrath, and repent of this evil against thy people. God never forgets His promises or His people He is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, and the creator of the universe. Me-Me-Me, Its all about Me NO, its not about you Its about God ALL OF IT !!! It is elevating Him not blessing us worship is not for my or any believers blessing! He is for you, He is for you 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. In your coming, and your going The psalms also talk about things that God hates (like a lying tongue). after a conclusion When i listen to it Ill be taking the lyrics and the word directly to my heart. 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. It appears to be an encouraging word set to music. That being said. Okay, so thats not Aaron and his sons, which means either no-one now can say it or sing it OR perhaps all believers can sing it to/over each other and over their families etc. I First check it whether it is completely biblical or not. This. This criteria is mainly based on the aforementioned criterias in rounding things off. 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 ! First thank you for approving my commit I see your point however how do they have the right copyright something that is a quote right from the word of God and a freely given inspiration- the question still stands as ridiculous as you think it is The song is a gift for Gods people- not to be sold or copyrighted- as you know the gifts and inspiration belong to the one who gave them. It is a blessing offered to believers. For instance, in Psalm 25, David begs God to Remember, Lord, Your great mercy and love remember me (Psalm 25:6-7). 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. The above quoted scriptures would say a resounding, YES!!! I just want to make sure that it is Scriptural. May it continue to grow and provide you with God pleasing conversation and connections as well as a good reason to keep on searching scripture. Where can I find these lyrics in Scripture in the bible? He sought forgiveness and received it. The word of God is powerful. But God is concerned if our hearts are whole. It is a series of blessings offered to those who listen, containing several elements: Side Note: This song relies heavily on repetition: All the blessings contained in this song are either directly quoted from Scripture or inspired by it. The last part was very hard. Let's peek into the the definition of humble. Although I largely agree with your comments about Elevations teachings, in the future, lets stay on topic and discuss the lyrical content without bringing in artist personal beliefs and theology into the discussion. It works well for children too. But you & I both know that people from that audience, a large majority though; is not living right & this forms part of the emergent stuff He has done tremendous work in exposing false worship & this video as well as many more on his youtube channel, is well worth some of everybodys time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ji5mwWVHMk People will also do well to look up the kundalini spirit & repetitive style there-off. This song is really beautiful despite the lyrical repetition because it is scripture, AND it is scripture written to Gds people: Israel. It really sounds like ourselves. Satan is always 90% right and 10% wrong think about the deception of Eve in the garden. He is with you, He is with you. It appears God has a thing for repetition. Yes, too much emotionalism can be harmful. 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? One for every day of the week except weekends. It is not a worship song. I understand it might not fit nicely into a church service but if the point is to glorify God, as your review seems concerned with, then I dont think being repetitive is something Hes concerned with. 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Amen After reading this review and your evaluation criteria, I would like to suggest that your score for how an outsider would interpret this song might be too heavily weighted in comparison to the other more important criteria. Christian music is as much a business as anything else. Cody Carnes & Kari Jobe) - The Blessing, Rend Collective Build Your Kingdom Here, Hillsong Young & Free (Feat. Admittedly, Ive had a lot of complaints about this section, especially that it seems to discourage unbelievers from understanding the artists intent (which may lead to studying Scripture). Hebrews says it well in Ch13, offering UP to God spiritual sacrifices. May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace.' NLT: New Living Translation Read Full Chapter Bible App Bible App for Kids Numbers 6:24-26 Read Full Chapter Compare All Versions: Numbers 6:24-26 I really struggle with this song, which is why Im here. Bible Verses about God's Favor and Blessings Isaiah 58:11-12. 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