Read Numbers 6:24-26
Mothers seem to know how to speak with their facial expressions just as well as they do with real words. Their eyes, the mouths, and their furrowed brows communicate what their hearts and minds are feeling. With just by one look from Mom, children instantly know if they are in trouble or if they have done something really well.
This well-known passage contains a blessing that the High Priest was to speak over the people of Israel. It makes mention of God’s face two different times.
“The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26)
Part of this blessing is that God will make his face “shine on you” and that God will “turn his face toward you”, both powerful images of God’s love and acceptance of us.
Like children, we should be constantly looking to our Heaven Father’s face to catch a glimpse of His love for us and to experience the peace He has promised.
Who in your family speaks the most with their facial expressions? What do they say?
How does it make your feel to think about God turning His face towards you because He loves you?
Prayer Emphasis: Ask God to let His face shine upon you today!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
The Most Important Part
Read Numbers 2:1-2
Hundreds of years ago, before the growth of large cities, people lived in small towns or villages, the center of which was the church. All of the houses and shops were built around the church, and the steeple of the church was usually the tallest structure in the town. It could be seen from anywhere in the town and served as a reminder to all of the people that their worship and lives were to be given to God.
We find this same model practiced here in this passage where instructions are given for the arrangement of the tribal camps of Israel.
“The LORD said to Moses and Aaron: The Israelites are to camp around the tent of meeting some distance from it, each of them under their standard and holding the banners of their family.” (Numbers 2:1-2)
From the very beginning, God intended for the house of worship to be the center of life among his people. Today, our towns and villages have been replaced by sprawling metropolitan cities, and church steeples no longer dominate the skyline. Yet, God still desires to be the center of our communities, our families, and our lives.
What would you say is the most important part in your life?
What would you have to change to make God the most important part of your life?
Prayer Emphasis: Commit to make God the most important part of your life today.
Hundreds of years ago, before the growth of large cities, people lived in small towns or villages, the center of which was the church. All of the houses and shops were built around the church, and the steeple of the church was usually the tallest structure in the town. It could be seen from anywhere in the town and served as a reminder to all of the people that their worship and lives were to be given to God.
We find this same model practiced here in this passage where instructions are given for the arrangement of the tribal camps of Israel.
“The LORD said to Moses and Aaron: The Israelites are to camp around the tent of meeting some distance from it, each of them under their standard and holding the banners of their family.” (Numbers 2:1-2)
From the very beginning, God intended for the house of worship to be the center of life among his people. Today, our towns and villages have been replaced by sprawling metropolitan cities, and church steeples no longer dominate the skyline. Yet, God still desires to be the center of our communities, our families, and our lives.
What would you say is the most important part in your life?
What would you have to change to make God the most important part of your life?
Prayer Emphasis: Commit to make God the most important part of your life today.
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