NUMBERS 4
Numbers 4:24-25 24 “This is the service of the Gershonite clans as they work and carry burdens: 25 They are to carry the curtains of the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, its covering and the outer covering of hides of sea cows, the curtains for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting
We can be discontented with the roles and jobs that we have within a church or organization. Lets be honest here...I cant imagine that this is the most sought after job that Gershonite clan was given! But it served a huge importance...When I was first youth pastoring, I used to have a volunteer that would always come 30 minutes before we were schedules to start, and all he would do is set up all my chairs and any handouts that I needed. He would do all the small jobs and ones that are tedious week after week after week. And I was so thankful! He made a huge difference in allowing me the time and flexibility to focus my time and energy on other projects. Instead of always being discontent, lets look for little ways that we can pitch in and help serve those that are around us. The glory isnt for us, but always and only for Him.
NUMBERS 5
Numbers 5:7 and must confess the sin he has committed...
I think that we have a hard time confessing out loud the sins that we have committed It is almost easier to quickly seek out and ask forgiveness then it is to actually say it out loud. It seems like when we have to say it out loud...actually hear what we have done, that we the gravity of what we have done can be potentially overwhelming. I think it is IMPERATIVE that we confess on a regular basis. Are we overwhelmed by a sense of needing the love, grace, and mercy of God for the sins that we have done? I think we miss out on the full realization is we skip this incredibly important step. Dont just ask for forgiveness, confess...
NUMBERS 6
Numbers 6:24-26 24
“The Lord bless you
and keep you;
25 the Lord make his face shine upon you
and be gracious to you;
26 the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.”’
We see the traditional benediction given in the chapter. I have heard this countless times growing up in the church, but as I read it this morning, I slowed down and read back through it several more times. I was struck by the way that God sees you and me! I mean read back through it...hear what He is saying about you! Blessing us...protecting us (keeping)...loving on you and me...and giving us peace. That is SO HUGE. We seek out true peace...spend countless billions of dollars as a society a year in trying to secure it, and God is granting it to us. Read back through...meditate on this passage, and be blessed today!
NUMBER 7
Number 7:89 When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the Lord, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the atonement cover on the ark of the Testimony. And he spoke with him.
I love how they just slip it in...Moses heard the voice of God and had conversation with Him...that is crazy and awesome! It makes me jealous of the thought of having had audible conversation...
NUMBERS 8
Numbers 8:4 4 This is how the lampstand was made: It was made of hammered gold—from its base to its blossoms. The lampstand was made exactly like the pattern the Lord had shown Moses.
When we follow God's plan exactly, it is not just a good thing, but an absolutely GREAT thing...Even as something as boring and mondain as lamp stands needed to be done to the exact specifications that God had given them to follow. No matter how small, simple, or insignificant that we think something is, we need to follow what God has called us to.
NUMBERS 9
Numbers 9:20-21 20 Sometimes the cloud was over the tabernacle only a few days; at the Lord’s command they would encamp, and then at his command they would set out. 21 Sometimes the cloud stayed only from evening till morning, and when it lifted in the morning, they set out. Whether by day or by night, whenever the cloud lifted, they set out.
As I read this, it occurred to me that they had no idea how long they were or werent going to be in one place. And they were willing to constantly be ready to pack up everything at a moments notice and go to God was showing them. That is so contrary to the way that I often live my life. I need confirmation...and reconfirmation...and rereconformation far too often before I act on what God has called me to. I want to learn from this. It can not be the case in our lives! Are we willing to go, drop everything, do what He is tugging on our hearts to do at a moments notice? And then have the faith to trust Him to change in a moments notice? I never want to be so attached to a place or something that I miss out on going/doing what God wants.
So far to date...
Books read: 4
Chapters Read: 156
Verses Read: 5045 (5000 in Numbers 8:4)
NUMBER 7
Number 7:89 When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the Lord, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the atonement cover on the ark of the Testimony. And he spoke with him.
I love how they just slip it in...Moses heard the voice of God and had conversation with Him...that is crazy and awesome! It makes me jealous of the thought of having had audible conversation...
NUMBERS 8
Numbers 8:4 4 This is how the lampstand was made: It was made of hammered gold—from its base to its blossoms. The lampstand was made exactly like the pattern the Lord had shown Moses.
When we follow God's plan exactly, it is not just a good thing, but an absolutely GREAT thing...Even as something as boring and mondain as lamp stands needed to be done to the exact specifications that God had given them to follow. No matter how small, simple, or insignificant that we think something is, we need to follow what God has called us to.
NUMBERS 9
Numbers 9:20-21 20 Sometimes the cloud was over the tabernacle only a few days; at the Lord’s command they would encamp, and then at his command they would set out. 21 Sometimes the cloud stayed only from evening till morning, and when it lifted in the morning, they set out. Whether by day or by night, whenever the cloud lifted, they set out.
As I read this, it occurred to me that they had no idea how long they were or werent going to be in one place. And they were willing to constantly be ready to pack up everything at a moments notice and go to God was showing them. That is so contrary to the way that I often live my life. I need confirmation...and reconfirmation...and rereconformation far too often before I act on what God has called me to. I want to learn from this. It can not be the case in our lives! Are we willing to go, drop everything, do what He is tugging on our hearts to do at a moments notice? And then have the faith to trust Him to change in a moments notice? I never want to be so attached to a place or something that I miss out on going/doing what God wants.
So far to date...
Books read: 4
Chapters Read: 156
Verses Read: 5045 (5000 in Numbers 8:4)
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