The word 'put' here is 'showphak' (from the word 'shaphak') in Hebrew, which means 'invoke, pour, spill forth, gush out, pour out'. In other words, we, the royal priesthood in the New Covenant (see 1 Peter 2:9-10) can invoke (call upon) the Lord's name (i.e. His character) upon our lives, our loved ones, or even our situation! By the way, 'to invoke' here is 'to call upon God (for help, protection, blessing, etc)'.
Note: A 'name' in Hebrew always describes a 'character', and God's character is always (and will always be) that of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
And what does God say He will do, on His part? He says "... and I will bless them."
Just before Numbers 6:27 was mentioned, the Lord told Moses to teach Aaron and his sons (the priests those days) the way to bless His people, saying:
"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace."
Note: The word 'bless' here is 'barak' in Hebrew, which can mean 'speak well'.
Today, as a believer in the New Covenant, and as God's people in the Body of Christ, you can receive the fullness of this blessing too! He also wants you to know that He is here to 'speak well' of you, and not to curse you (see Galatians 3:13-14). Believing this, and whatever He 'speaks well' of you shall come to pass in the physical realm. Amen!
In cross reference, Psalm 5:12 (NKJV) says, "For You, O Lord, will bless ('barak') the righteous; With favor You will surround him (the righteous) as with a shield." Wow! Not only do you have the shield of faith (Ephesians 6:16), the Bible also says you, as the righteousness of God through Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21), also have the shield of favor surrounding you! Praise God!
It's rather interesting to learn this word 'favor' here. It is pronounced 'ratsown' in Hebrew, and in this context, it means 'God's delight, God's acceptance, God's good pleasure, God's favor'. And you know what? Let me paraphrase and personalize Psalm 5:12 using this word 'ratsown' now. Here it goes: "God is blessing me (the righteousness of God through Christ) right now; and His delight, His acceptance, His good pleasure, and His favor is also surrounding me as with a shield right now!" Receive this promise and pronounce this over your life by faith today. Amen!
Note: 'To pronounce' here is 'to declare, or to announce into the spiritual realm by faith'.
So, people of God, don't just see yourself as God's beloved (you'll always be, because you are in Christ), but also see yourself surrounded by blessing today! Yes, like the Abrahams of today! A person so blessed, and a person overflowing with blessing! So blessed that others are also blessed through you! That's who you are!
Recently, I heard this, and now I want to release it to you: "Receive the blessing that breaks stagnancy (in any area of your life), that releases a new wave of favor and breakthrough in your life these two months." People of God, if you have been going through a time of stagnancy, these words are for you to receive. God will even cause you to be a 'place' of blessing to many around you.
This is also a time to begin pronouncing blessing over your loved ones (spouse, children, parents, etc). Yes, even over some of the ministers of God (or pastors) who have been 'feeding' you and 'covering' you spiritually, not just always finding fault, flaws, or imperfections in them.
By speaking words to bless (and not to curse), you are also allowing God to open the floodgates of blessing over your life, your ministry, and your situation. Watch Him take over those situation of yours from now on. I believe He will not and cannot fail you. Amen.
The above also applies for anyone who is faced with a difficult situation in the marketplace at the moment, or in the course of your working life or personal life. Take heart. The Bible says 'He makes His face shine upon you', not 'hiding His face from you'. Receive His grace (His ability) and His shalom peace right now, and for your every situation this day. In Jesus' name. Amen.
