I confess it’s difficult to read Numbers 31 in light of what is happening in this world of ours. The Lord said to Moses, “Take vengeance on the Midianites for the Israelites. They fought against Midian, as the Lord commanded Moses, and killed every man. Now kill all the boys. And kill every woman who…

The definition of a vow is a solemn promise. Our vows, our solemn promises to God are important and have weight. In Numbers 30, God is making provision for a parent or a husband to protect their young daughters or young wives should they make a vow to God that those with more experience and…

Numbers 29 continues with God setting forth the the special times the people are to observe and with each of the final three observances are the words hold a sacred assembly v. 1, 7, 12. In reading each of these I can’t help but think about the future time when all will worship God in…

This morning there was the most beautiful sunrise infusing the world in soft orange. Even as I basked in the light, I couldn’t help but think of the saying “red in the morning sailor take warning” and yet, surrounded as I was by color so intense and pure and palpable, I couldn’t help but delight…

In centuries past in human tradition women couldn’t inherit land. It was given to the nearest male relative leaving women vulnerable. Not so here in Numbers 27. There are five daughters of Zelophehad of the tribe of Manasseh and no sons to receive property as an inheritance. They go before Moses, Eleazar and the leaders…

After reading Numbers 26, in my prayer time with God , I couldn’t help but think about the 38 years that the people have wandered in the wilderness. Now they are on the brink of entering into the Promised Land and so a census is ordered by God so that the allotments of inheritance per…

The people were blessed in the last Chapter and a sorcerer gave that blessing after his eyes were opened to God. And yet. His way of life led him. His way of life corrupted himself and the people he led to corruption. Why does that matter? What has that to do with us today? “To…

I wish there were words wonderful enough to describe the joy of waking up to God’s Presence and love. I have the joy of participating in 3 small groups with people whose desire is to grow closer to God. We share. We pray. We are lifted up by both. In our MidWeek Encounter the expression…

No matter how many times we resist God’s truth, His truth remains. King Balak never intended to listen to God. He always intended for Balaam to curse God’s people. He was so focused on that objective there was no room to hear what God was telling him through Balaam. Balaam can only speak what the…

Have you ever noticed how noisy the world around us is? Especially at this time of year the over-the-top noise and bright colors demand our constant attention. Look here! See this! Amidst the holiday rush what would it take for God to get your distracted attention? I’m sure there are many who would read Numbers…