God gave Aaron a special blessing to say over the people. It's a prayer for God to be kind to them.
Here it is: “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.”
Grown-ups still say this blessing over kids today!
Key Verse
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.Numbers 6:24-26, ESV
Talk About It
How does it feel when someone smiles at you?
Story Questions
Who first said this blessing?
Aaron and the priests
What does it mean for God's face to shine on you?
He is happy with you
What does shalom mean?
Peace and wholeness
Try This Today
Have a grown-up say this blessing over you tonight, then you say it over them.
Pray Together
The LORD bless you and keep you, and give you peace. Amen.