Num. 26

Nadab and Abihu were Aaron’s sons. They messed up big time. I’m sure it was a great grief to Aaron and his wife, because God took them.

My baby brother, Greg, took his life in 1993. I watched the suffering my parents endured. I don’t want that for anyone.

Pray for your children EVERY DAY that they stay clear of sin.

The original reason I began this blog was to challenge the staff and families of Trinity Christian School to read through the Bible in a year. There are many published plans of daily readings to use.

3 chapters every day and 5 on Sunday will get it done.

I listen to the Word. I use the audio Bibles from biblegateway.com. I imagine I’m present in the text. I’m now going through the NASB 1995 version. The NIV Dramatized is excellent. It makes you feel like you’re right there.

What a marvelous gift God has given to us, His Word.

Num. 18

God wanted the first born of the womb to be dedicated to His service. He made provision for them to have their needs met so they could devote themselves to ministering unto Him.

Interestingly, myself, my daughter Julie, my cousin Alan, all firstborn have been in the ministry their entire lives. I can testify to God’s faithfulness.

Num. 17

God indicated His choice for spiritual leadership by causing Aaron’s rod to bud. No human ambition nor manipulation were involved.

God can full well choose whom He desires to operate in spiritual gifting and ministries.

“Blessed is the man whom Thou choosest and causeth to approach unto Thee …” [Ps. 65:4]

Num. 16

Korah, Dathan, and Abiram came against Moses and Aaron. God caused the earth to open up and swallow them. It was a gruesome display of God’s displeasure.

God protects His servants. I learned my lesson MANY years ago when I spoke against my spiritual mentor. God gave me a horrible belly ache. I apologized to him in front of the entire church.

Lesson learned.

Num. 15

An Israelite was stoned to death for gathering wood on the Sabbath. Can you imagine being shot to death by the police if you went above the speed limit? Such was life under the Law of Moses.

Christ’s sacrifice DELIVERED us from the law of sin and death. We confess our sin to Hin, and we’re forgiven, not stoned.

Oh, WHAT A SAVIOR.

Num. 14

The Children of Israel suffered defeat at the hands of the first resistance they encountered in the new land. They believed the negative report of the 10 spies who lacked faith, actually longing to go back to Egypt. This displeased the Lord.

Lot’s wife was turned into a pillar of salt for looking back. The 10 faithless spies suffered an untimely death. Paul encouraged a forward-looking frame of mind. [Phil. 3:13, 14]

Num. 13, 14

When the 12 spies returned to give their report on the promised land, 10 gave a bad report, and 2 gave a good report. The difference … FAITH.

Faith is a commodity God gives. It’s not your personal “positive thinking.” Overcomers operate with the faith that God gives. Spend your time with God before you evaluate life’s challenges.

Num. 12

The man who spoke with God face to face, who parted the Red Sea, who called down plagues upon Egypt … was the humblest man in earth. Can you believe it?

The true strength of a leader is the strength of the principles upon which he stands, the power BEHIND his decisions.

Num. 11

Moses’s leadership was spread too thin. God had him gather qualified men which stood with him near the Tabernacle. God supernaturally put the wisdom and spirit of Moses upon them. They were then able to help him handle the complaints of the people.

God raises up suitable leaders to help with the pressures of being in charge. He imparts ability through mentoring. Christ’s disciples were mentored. Paul mentored Timothy.

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