SCRIPTURE: Numbers 4 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: This reading reminds me of the central importance attached to the Tent (later turned into the Temple under Solomon). Those set apart for the Lord’s work (Levites) were assigned specific tasks in order to keep the honour and purpose of the Tent clear and respected. This was the symbol of God among…
even the hair on our heads
OK, this just goes to show that Jesus can use anyone. I am sorry, this was very serious and sincere at the time. But I could not resist… look at that hair! The one looks like the Great Gazoo’s wife. I know, I know, one day someone will post a picture of me and my…
God’s firstborn son
SCRIPTURE: Numbers 3 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The ‘firstborn son’ idea is foreign to us, but in that time it was the normal means of advancing family wealth and blessing from generation to generation. The firstborn son had a special purpose and calling. God uses that cultural expression to communicate His own plan to advance His wealth and blessing…
comment inducer!
OK, here is my question. Why do so few people leave comments on my blog? I know that we have between 30 and 40 visitors a day. Am I that intimidating? I would really love to hear from you. Even if you just say “hi”. There are “ways” of getting people to leave comments….
“Jesus Follower” in the news
“A Christian by Any Other Name” by Lisa Miller (Article in Newsweek, March 16, 2009) “Ward Brehm doesn’t call himself a Christian. “I just call myself a follower of Jesus,” says Brehm, a Minneapolis businessman and former chairman of the U.S.-Africa Development Foundation. “It’s a huge difference.” Christian definitions used not to matter so much….
organized for a purpose
SCRIPTURE: Numbers 2 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Did Jesus have a plan, or did He drift through His ministry, going wherever the ‘current’ of the day led Him? I am convinced Jesus had a plan. He was ultimately heading to Jerusalem. He started with crowds in general, then narrowed His focus to the twelve. He avoided the crowds, not…
count me in!
SCRIPTURE: Numbers 1 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Yeah, we get to read Numbers! Be prepared, it’s not easy to follow. There is a storyline, but the narrative jumps around. It’s hard to get the flow. And we start with a long list of names and numbers (hence the title). The numbers here seem high, and raise the question of…
to pray this prayer
Pray this prayer out loud. Is it something you can say with conviction? Lord, You know what is best for me. Give me what You will and when You will and as much as You will. Do with me as You know best and as it pleases You and brings You the most honour. Place…
warfare prayer!
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 10 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: In this Psalm, David talks about very real, flesh and blood enemies. Boastful, arrogant, cruel, deceptive, heartless and godless. And successful to boot. They defy and disregard God, and laugh about it. They experience no consequences, nor do they expect them. I do not have these kinds of enemies. I am not…
reason to rejoice
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 9 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: As I read Psalm 9 with Jesus, He reminded me both of the great power and potential that I have in Him, as well as of my need for humility and confidence in Him. David is telling us about how the Lord has helped Him against His enemies, yet he also remains humble…