Priestly Benediction.

Psalm 80 is a prayer for restoration after Israel being ravaged by a foreign power.

Verse 3 particularly jumped out at me - the phrase "make your face shine upon us that we might be saved". A prayer of pure desperation.

This phrase reminded me of the priestly blessing of Numbers 6:25...

     "The LORD bless you
    and keep you;
the LORD make his face shine upon 
                  you
      and be gracious to you;
the LORD turn his face toward you 
      and give you peace."

Have a great day,


Peter Clark.