This blessing from Numbers has become a beloved part of many worship traditions. In Old Testament Hebrew, peace is "Shalom". Shalom/ Peace is so much more than just an absence of war or conflict. Shalom is the presence of something more...wholeness, completeness, health. The book of numbers was written as a continuation of the Israelite's journey out of Egypt and their establishing of a new society... "The book of Numbers continues the story of the journey out of Egypt, emphasizing the theme of God's faithfulness that endures even in the face of arduous journeys, physical privation, vacillating leadership, and unbelief." (enterthebible.org) Today's centering question: Where are you being called to bring wholeness? What are you being called to heal? Is there a place or a person who is wandering in the wilderness who needs to hear the promise of God's peace? Lord, make us instruments of your peace and love. Amen.