Numbers 35:1 - 36:13
We're closing out Numbers here! Another book down, guys!!
As I was reading Chapter 36, I thought it was interesting that even under these circumstances, there were no exceptions to the Year of Jubilee. I mean, God could have totally said that everything returns to its owner in that year, except when it's a daughter's inheritance...right? Instead, God held fast to His original rules, and insisted that they marry within their tribal clan. When God tells us to do something, He's serious. Where we often make excuses and provide reasons as to why we can't fulfill obligations, God is not amused. But! There is grace! Where we are weak, He is strong!
Luke 9:28-56
It would have been something awesome to have walked with Jesus...wow! But in addition, Peter, John and James got to see Moses and Elijah! What was that like?! I think I would have also suggested that we all hang out. But I think it's interesting that God interupts Peter and basically tells him to shush and listen to what Jesus has to say. So often we get so excited about the things we're seeing and we begin to take over and stop God from moving further. Excitement isn't bad--in fact, it's contagious! But we need to be careful to not act like that was the grand finale and start packing up to go, when God has much more in store.
Psalm 40:9-17
I think verses 9 and 10 are a challenge for us. I know for myself, I often times keep God to myself for convenience sake, time sake, whatever. I want to be able to say that I "proclaim righteousness" at all times. Lord, may Your name be known!
We're closing out Numbers here! Another book down, guys!!
As I was reading Chapter 36, I thought it was interesting that even under these circumstances, there were no exceptions to the Year of Jubilee. I mean, God could have totally said that everything returns to its owner in that year, except when it's a daughter's inheritance...right? Instead, God held fast to His original rules, and insisted that they marry within their tribal clan. When God tells us to do something, He's serious. Where we often make excuses and provide reasons as to why we can't fulfill obligations, God is not amused. But! There is grace! Where we are weak, He is strong!
Luke 9:28-56
It would have been something awesome to have walked with Jesus...wow! But in addition, Peter, John and James got to see Moses and Elijah! What was that like?! I think I would have also suggested that we all hang out. But I think it's interesting that God interupts Peter and basically tells him to shush and listen to what Jesus has to say. So often we get so excited about the things we're seeing and we begin to take over and stop God from moving further. Excitement isn't bad--in fact, it's contagious! But we need to be careful to not act like that was the grand finale and start packing up to go, when God has much more in store.
Psalm 40:9-17
I think verses 9 and 10 are a challenge for us. I know for myself, I often times keep God to myself for convenience sake, time sake, whatever. I want to be able to say that I "proclaim righteousness" at all times. Lord, may Your name be known!
1 comment:
I've always found the cities of refuge to be interesting. To me, they speak of God's nature of justice.
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