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 God: Today's readings in Numbers reminded me of MercyMe's song "You Reign:"
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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
From the description in Numbers and Mike's picture, the tribes of the Israelite camped like a 'cross' shape in the wild. Any opinions?
Posted by: Frederick Y | February 27, 2013 at 04:17 AM
I was getting lost on the details of the passages. Thanks Mike for your insight in that God is the God of order. God showed it in the creation of the universe in Genesis. Chaos in our lives lead to distractions and confusions. However, order helps us focus not only in our daily lives but in our spiritual lives.
Wow. Frederick, thanks for your insight and good eyes. Of course I could see the cross now with Mike's picture.
Posted by: Lily | February 27, 2013 at 04:23 PM