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    February 28th Chronological Bible Readings

    Numbers 4:1-5:31
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    Today in Numbers chapter 4 we read about the duties of the Kohathites, Gershonites and the Merarites!  Reading this chapter reminded me of the church where I used to work – where we had to set up and tear down the sanctuary each Sunday, because we were holding services in a rented community center building.  And truly, most Sundays my days felt like verse 31 and the Merarites: “”Their duties at the Tabernacle will consist of carrying loads.”  But, even though this task of carrying loads back then and today may seem “menial” at first glance, the task was of utmost importance for the community’s worship!  So, I hope this chapter can be an encouragement to you if at times you feel like you are simply “carrying loads” at your church – keep in mind it is a holy task that the Merarites faithfully conducted before you in the time of Moses!


    Carry

    Worship God:  Today’s readings in Numbers 5 reminded me of Jars of Clay’s song “Carry Me:”



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    Is God carrying you in life today? Click here to be carried by Him!


    Please join us in memorizing and meditating on two verses of Scripture today: “Say to the Israelites: ‘Any man or woman who wrongs another in any way and so is unfaithful to the LORD is guilty and must confess the sin they have committed. They must make full restitution for the wrong they have done, add a fifth of the value to it and give it all to the person they have wronged.” Numbers 5:6-7 NIV


    Prayer Point: Pray that you do not wrong others and so sin against the LORD. Pray that when you do wrong others, you make full restitution for the wrong you have done.


    Comments from You & Questions of the Day:  Based on my reflections in the OT, have you ever had volunteer duties at your church that were less than glamorous duties?  🙂  Do you think that maybe these duties were actually very glamorous to God, even if they weren’t glamorous to the world?  Do you make it a habit of volunteering at your church regularly?  What are some volunteer things you do for your church to help “carry the load” of your church’s ministry?  Also, what verses or insights stand out to you in today’s readings?  Please post up by clicking on the “Comments” link below!

    God bless,
    Mike

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    3 responses to “February 28th Chronological Bible Readings”

    1. Ramona Avatar
      Ramona

      Loading in and breaking down, or striking, temporary church sanctuaries probably taught everyone who participated skills that have been transferred into every other area of your life and increased your value in the “market place.” God is kind of like that you know.
      Numbers 4-5:31
      “Aaron and his sons must always go in with them and assign a specific duty or load to each person,” thus begins a principal that is echoed throughout today’s reading. (Numbers 4:19; 27; 32). The children of Israel where directed to do an assigned job. Not only were they assigned a job, their placement to do that job was also directed. Are we willing to submit to leaderships direction or do we walk in telling the “pastor” what our gifts are and what we will do.
      God is a God of order, not chaos. Paul echoes orderliness within Christian meetings in the 14th Chapter of first Corinthians, 40 But be sure that everything is done properly and in order. And it is also noted in the Book of James, that were there is disorder a certain “work of the flesh” is lurking about, 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. (James 3:16)
      Numbers, chapter 5, reminds us that God does not suggest purity within the “camp,” he requires it. The purity also includes marital fidelity. However, I still haven’t come to a full understanding regarding this ritual of drinking water with clay mixed in. I’m thinking that if I were faithful and I had a jealous husband on my hands and he made me drink some nasty water with dirt in it, the household would not need an air condition unity in the summer time.

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    2. Jordan Jumpman Avatar
      Jordan Jumpman

      Difficult circumstances serve as a textbook of life for people.

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    3. Tabitha Avatar
      Tabitha

      I am the person at my church who cleans up if the regular “cleaning people” don’t do their job. I am the Pastor’s wife. So many people think it is a glamourous job, but no…not really. Even if we disciple some well enough for me not to have to clean the church, their are other things that still must be done.
      Dear Friends who are on this one year journey with me…please volunteer to do things at your church even if you don’t think you “have time”. Worship services are just a few hours per week, total. Jump in and lighten the load. There is always something you can do. God will reward what is unseen by men.

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