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Numbers 2:1-3:51
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Today in Numbers chapter 2 we read about the organization of Israel’s camp!  For some reason I really like these types of chapters – chapters where we get what may seem at first glance to be “just a bunch of details” and maybe we even ask occasionally, “what’s the point?”  For me, the details are the point!  I don’t know about you, but I’ll confess this here and now on the blog – I’m a bit of a packrat.  🙂  Seriously.  And not only that – but I have seasons of crazy disorganization in my house and in my life.  And I of course remember the old adage, “cleanliness is next to godliness….”  🙂  And yes, I guess I can at times feel guilty about my disorganization.  But, for some odd reason just this past few weeks I’ve been on an organization kick.  The homestead has been getting a serious cleaning.  I’m getting rid of stuff that I really really don’t need to keep.  And then I read chapters like this in Numbers, and I realize that God is a God of order.  He likes things organized.  And I think we as followers of God do well when we get things organized in our lives too – our housekeeping, our finances, how we spend our time, etc.  Now, don’t hear me say that you should be obsessive compulsive about order… 🙂  But…  I am seeing amazing benefits in my life of being organized.  A good overview of the camp in Numbers chapter 2 is in this image below:

Worship Video:  Today’s readings in Numbers reminded me of MercyMe’s song “You Reign:”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eow2hNlA-k

Do you know our God who reigns? Click here to meet your King!

Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today: “So the Israelites did everything the LORD commanded Moses; that is the way they encamped under their standards, and that is the way they set out, each of them with their clan and family.” Numbers 2:34 NIV

Prayer Point: Pray that you do everything the LORD commands you.

Comments from You: 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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