Yes, it is. So many "numbers", so many lists...But why are they here? What is the purpose on reading all these names and details? WHY IS THIS HERE?
Let us continue to ponder on that in the upcoming weeks/months...
I was going to write a rough summary of all the things that jumped out of the page for me on the first chapters since I failed to blog as soon as I read them but last night I was thinking about it all and I am going back to reread them and find out more about these things that jump out for me.
Chapter 2.-
The Order of Encampment and Marching
God speaks to Moses about the order Israel should follow for encamping. Everybody encircling and facing the sacred tent. The Levites were positioned closely around the tent of meeting and the other tribes were arranged around them.
When they were to move, the strongest tribes went upfront and at the back. Yes, very strategic and so SPECIFIC.
As you read through Leviticus you will find all the commands are so specific, too.
These are God's instructions, He is taking care of his people, thinking ahead. He can see the future and needs to prepare his children for it... although sometimes we don't get it, right?
In these particular set of circumstances that I find myself in, why? Why am I facing East or West? Why are we going this way? Why am I sitting here? Why are things going like they are? why, why, why?
I am real big on the WHY word and don't always get an answer. But we live by faith therefore I must believe that God cares about every detail of our lives. And, that He knows best. He knows the future, He holds it in His hand.
If we listen to Him on every detail of our lives and follow His instructions we will be ready for whatever life may bring.
Notice this: the way he sets it all is with His very Presence at the CENTER of IT ALL.
When they camp, the Tabernacle is at the center. When they move, the Tabernacle is at the center.
He is the axis, He holds it all together.
Is the Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit at the center of our lives?
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