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Saturday, February 23, 2013

February 23 "Slackards or Stirred Up" Numbers 29:12

They are in their fourth decade of learning dependence on God in a wilderness.  All of these prescribed offerings are for their dependence.  Do they think they would have learned to trust God if they were living comfortable lives.  Do we?   Are we slackard or stirred up?  Is their true holiness in the way we move and breathe and live toward our family and friends. A holy convocation. Numbers 29:12. The only way that there is holiness...true repentance accompanies our wilderness walk.

We know the fate of these followers who are attempting serious offerings, one after another.  All of our sobriety and sincerity could amount to little.  Wondering if a demanding spirit pervaded their heart?  After all I've done for you, God ---umpteen offerings---and you treat me like this.  Do we say the same?

I was treated poorly today and something in me rose up to protect myself---shouldn't have to put up with this.  But Someone was stronger in me to move me in compassion.  Only God.  May we learn a little deeper dependence in this situation we face---whatever it is---for His Glory and for the Rising Generations whom we touch every single day.

PRAYER FROM PSALMS
Hear us, LORD, for we all are poor and needy.
Guard our lives.  Have mercy on us,
for we call to you all throughout the day.
Bring Joy to us.
Teach us Your Way,
that we may rely on Your Faithfulness not ours.
Give us an undivided heart.
Give us a sign this day of Your Goodness.
Amen.
Psalm 86: 1-3, 11, 17

OVERVIEW:  Numbers 28-30
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5 comments:

  1. annetteFebruary 23, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    James 5:12 But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.

    I had a difficult time because of a promise I'd made. I overcommitted my time and couldn't fulfill what I'd said. I felt horrible but had to let someone I love down. He understood but I had a reckoning.

    Our vows matter. We are called to be holy and blameless, credible and reliable to others. No careless words are allowed. Being busy is no excuse. No excuses are allowed.


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    1. Bev Brandon @ The FrayFebruary 23, 2013 at 5:11 PM

      I have thought of your family so much as we have read the last few days about the rising generations. Here we have fresh brand-spanking new Ben just days old, and Riley to-be, who will live beyond all of us to see the years 2060 2070 2080 should God grant full life. They could even live into 3000. We will be in our graves. May these new lives overflow with the Knowledge and Life of God in their generations.

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  2. annetteFebruary 23, 2013 at 8:36 AM

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  3. annetteFebruary 23, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    The bottom line is what Bev says--holiness is only through repentance in our wilderness walking.

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  4. Abba's GirlFebruary 23, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    I so want to live a holy life, a true witness to God's transforming me through Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. I do not want to be a legalistic, hypocrite that most non believers take Christians to be. Today's reading reminded me to think before I speak and not blurt out yes in the blink of an eye.

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