My eyes are not what they used to be. I make little mistakes in devotional. I’m sorry. I will try to do better.

Num. 9

The Children of Israel followed the cloud of God’s presence, which hovered by day and a pillar of fire by night. It wasn’t difficult or tricky.

Do you think God is trying to make life difficult? NO!

Now, He leads us by our faith and His Word. Read and know the Word. Then take steps clarified by your faith. He deals out faith as we read His Word and follow His Spirit.

Num. 7

The Israelites were instructed to take in the poor and feed them. God didn’t want anyone to do totally without. Whatever we do to the least of these …

Years ago I was fuelling up one of Ttinity’s bases and a luxury car drove up and stopped. An elegant African-American lady jumped out and asked if I was the pastor of the church. I said, “My son-in-law is.” I was instructed to tell him, “As you help the poor, the Lord will increase you.”

Both Trinity Church and School have done so and been abundantly blessed. God takes care of those who take care of the poor.

Num. 7

The law specified what to include in your offering to please God. David discovered that a heart of praise and gratitude were more important. [Ps. 69:30,31]

Faith in Christ is the most pleasing thing we can do because the offering of His life on the cross eclipsed the value any mortal could offer to God. [Heb. 10]

Numbers 3

Belonging to a family is God’s plan for everyone, whether they were born into a good one or not. Christian families are generally stronger than non- Christian.

The Family of God is found in the local church. Care and belonging are found there. When you are down or in need, the Body of Christ will be there to pick you up. Brothers and sisters in Christ have a responsibility to each other.

Get plugged in and begin walking in your family privilege.

Numbers 1

All the young men who were at least 20 years old were considered available to go to war. In present day Israel, they slap a gun on teenage girls and enlist them in the military.

I have three grandsons who are old enough to go to war. I DON’T want to lose them, so I pray against war. I was drafted into the army during the Vietnam war. God spared me and sent me to the Canal Zone. Looking back, I feel for what my mom and “then” girlfriend Patty went through.

Join me in praying against war. It’s a ridiculous business with too high a cost.

Lev. 27

Many aspects of the Law had built-in tenets that made sure the priests had food to eat and cities to dwell in. God took good care of them.

We are NT priests unto God. He hasn’t changed. He STILL takes care of those who serve and minister unto Him. Patty and I can attest. We’re NOT WEALTHY, but God has made us comfortable.

PTL!

Lev. 26

God warned His people how He would plague them if they worshipped idols to displace Him. He could pull the pins on their chariot wheels and let them ride on axles.

Christ Jesus was anointed with joy above all His fellows (companions) [Ps. 45:7] because He loved righteousness and hated wickedness. We make God happy when we do likewise and trust Christ for our salvation.

Lev. 25

If God Himself took a rest, we see how important it is. He instituted Sabbath rest in the calendar. The older I get, the more time for rest and recovery I need. (I’m glad I’m not a pro football player)

Healthy music has well placed periods of rest. A car with lower milage (more rest) is worth more. A rested singing voice sounds better.

Failure to rest can lead to heart attack and serious health problems.

Hmmmm. I SHOULD be VERY HEALTHY!

Lev. 23

God’s people were instructed to leave the corners of their harvest fields for the needy to glean. It was a benevolence gesture revealing God’s heart. The needy are ALWAYS on His mind.

They should be on our minds, too.

“Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these My brethren, ye have done it unto Me.” -Jesus