Numbers 4-5

God’s message to me: We are chosen for a specific purpose and in a specific time. Just as the Levites were separated to separate duties during a 20 year period in their life. We have other duties that are more general, applying to everyone who is chosen of God. The Levites took up arms and replaced the guard units on the Sabbath so that the other tribes could celebrate God’s day of rest. All Christians are called to the great commission of spreading the Gospel.

Promises: God has a plan for me. A specific job for a specific time to serve a specific purpose. This makes me unique and special in all the world and it give me a purpose for which I can take pride.

Commands: Do the job that God has for me to do.

Timeless principles: Jealousy has been around a long time and Jealousy without reason has been around just as long. While there is a specific test set here for finding whether a spouse cheated the message is pretty basic. God knows the truth. Leave things in His hands. It’s one thing to know a person cheated but, believing it without cause or evidence is hurtful to the relationship so, God takes responsibility for dealing with the secret sin.

How can I apply what I’ve learned: Do what God commands when he commands it. Many missionaries fight with God over going to the mission field. Many fight harder when it is time to leave the mission field. Some are called to spend their lives in a specific role and others are only called for a specific time. It’s hard to accept when you have a heart for specific service but, sometimes, your time for that service comes to an end.

more to learn for in-depth study: The Levites service was from 30 years old to 50 years old in their duty to carry parts of the temple.

Tomorrow: Numbers 6-7