Today’s Reading, Numbers 28-30
Focal Scripture: Numbers 28:4 “Offer one lamb in the morning and the other lamb at twilight,”
Even though we are not under the Old Testament commands anymore we have much we can take from its teachings. For instance, we need to learn how to take serious the commands of the Lord. The Jewish people did a great job of teaching their children the history of their faith. They consistently told how amazing the Lord is in their life and in the world. We also need to be more committed to our calling as believers. The Jewish people knew and understood that idolatry came with a high price. Today, many professing believers go through the motions and are more committed to everything else other than the Lord.
In today’s reading we see the command that the Jewish people offer a lamb in the morning and in the afternoon. They understood that to follow the one true God meant that sacrifices were expected in their faith. This fact always puts life, death, and blood before them and in their minds. Why does that matter? Because to follow the Lord requires a daily sacrifice.
This is where the devotion gets very practical today, as believers we must learn how to have daily sacrifices. Since we do not kill animals daily to cover our sin to make us right before the Lord we lose our urgency. As believers we must find anything in our life that separates us from complete devotion and put it on the altar before the Lord.
So what in your life needs to be sacrificed today? What is keeping you from having a deep, personal walk with the Lord of Heaven? Whatever it is it must be killed. Our life should be one of sacrifice not complacency. Our life should be total commitment not wavering devotion. Being a believer is not a fad or to be culturally relevant. It is to live a life that challenges culture.
Make daily sacrifices, in the morning and the afternoon. During this time prioritize your walk with the Lord and be biblical not culturally relevant.
Tomorrow, I plan on reading Numbers 31-32
