Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Numbers 28
Instructions concerning offerings:
Following strictly the rituals as instructed by the Lord God took much time and effort, but this gave the people the opportunity to prepare their hearts for worship. Unless our hearts are ready, worship is meaningless. By contrast, God is delighted and we get more from it, when our hearts, mind and spirit are ready to come before the Lord God in worship and thankfulness.
Let us come before the Lord always with the right attitude and heart of worship, always willing with the desire to please God, obey and learn from Him all the time!
Verse 9-10: Why were there extra offering made on the Sabbath day? The Sabbath was a special day of rest and worship commemorating both creation (Exodus 20:8-11) and the deliverance from Egypt (Deu 5:12-15).
Numbers 29
God placed many holidays on Israel’s calendar. The Feast of Trumpets was one of the 3 holidays celebrated in the 7th month (The Feast of Tabernacle and Day of Atonement were other two). These holidays provided a time to refresh the mind and body and to renew one’s commitment to God. We need time to rest in the Lord, to be recharged to serve Him and know His purposes for us again. We need to be separated from our daily routine and concentrate on renewing our commitment to God. So take time to have a retreat with God! Very important, you know!?
Numbers 30
Moses reminded the people that their promises to God and others must be kept. In ancient times, contracts not drawn up. A person’s word was as binding as a signature. To make a vow more binding, an offering was given along with it. Trust is still the basis of our relationship with God and others. Let your yes be yes and no be no. Learn to say no at the right time and with the right reason. When you say yes, make sure you stick to it and fulfill your promise to God and others.
ABUNDANT PEACE :)
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