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 Today, our towns and villages have been replaced by sprawling metropolitan cities, and church steeples no longer dominate the skyline.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.