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Numbers 8 – Love and Obedience…

Nov5

Good morning y’all. Today’s blog is on Numbers chapter 8.

As I read through the chapter, obedience was what came to mind. I guess its because God has been dealing with me on this issue of obedience.

I’m learning to obey Him completely and not partially even when it hurts to do so (oh it could be very painful.. 🙂 thank God for grace…) .  I’m also seeing that God likes to pay attention to details and He likes things to be done the way He has instructed and not how I think it should be done.

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God doesn’t leave room for assumption. He tells us plainly and clearly how He wants things to be done. If we are unsure, it’s better to go back to Him and ask for clarification rather than assume.

For example in verse 1-3, God tells Moses to tell Aaron where to put the lamps and in what position it should face.

“The Lord said to Moses,  “Give Aaron the following instructions: When you set up the seven lamps in the lampstand, place them so their light shines forward in front of the lampstand.”  So Aaron did this. He set up the seven lamps so they reflected their light forward, just as the Lord had commanded Moses”  (Num 8:1-3 NLT)

Aaron could have said to himself…” I’ll put the lamps on the lampstands but I don’t think God would really care if it’s facing the right position or not”. Thank God he didn’t take that approach as there’s no telling what would have happened to him had he done that… I guess the fear of God came upon him after watching his two sons die in the presence of God due to their carelessness to obey instruction.

God instructs Moses and Aaron and the children of Israel on what needs to be done in order for the Levites to be dedicated to Him. They all obeyed and followed God’s instruction. They didn’t try to cut corners or look for easy way round. Doing it God’s way must have been more important to them than doing it their way.

“So Moses, Aaron, and the whole community of Israel dedicated the Levites, carefully following all the Lord’s instructions to Moses”. (Num 8:20 NLT)

How much value do we place on obedience to God’s instruction? Do we feel we can do it however we like or do we pay attention to details to ensure its done correctly.

God is a God of attention and order. He doesn’t leave anything out at all. He pays attention even to the littlest thing we consider irrelevant.

As we go about our day today, let’s ponder on our obedience. Lets ask for forgiveness in the areas where we have fallen short and ask for grace to love God more because when we love Him, we will obey Him unconditionally.

Thanks for joining today. Pls feel free to share your thots on the chapter.

I’m blogging through the book of Numbers with good morning girls. Check us out at www.goodmorninggirls.org

Have a blessed day 😘

***With God all things are possible***

Psalms 16

Dec11

Good morning y’all. Today we looking at Psalm 16.

I am reading from The Message version. Be Blessed 🙂

In verse 1 and 2, David realises that only in God can He find true safety. He says:
“Keep me safe, O God, I’ve run for dear life to you. I say to God , “Be my Lord!” Without you, nothing makes sense” (Psalms 16:1-2 MSG).

I agree with David here, that without God, nothing in this world makes sense. Remove God from the equation, and everything no longer has meaning. All that we need and want consists in Him. He is the source of it all and everything finds its place in him. I love how the message version explains this in Colossians 1:15-20

“We look at this Son and see the God who cannot be seen. We look at this Son and see God’s original purpose in everything created. For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible, rank after rank after rank of angels— everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him. He was there before any of it came into existence and holds it all together right up to this moment. And when it comes to the church, he organizes and holds it together, like a head does a body. He was supreme in the beginning and—leading the resurrection parade—he is supreme in the end. From beginning to end he’s there, towering far above everything, everyone. So spacious is he, so roomy, that everything of God finds its proper place in him without crowding. Not only that, but all the broken and dislocated pieces of the universe—people and things, animals and atoms—get properly fixed and fit together in vibrant harmonies, all because of his death, his blood that poured down from the cross”.

Also Col 2:9-10 says: “Everything of God gets expressed in him, so you can see and hear him clearly. You don’t need a telescope, a microscope, or a horoscope to realize the fullness of Christ, and the emptiness of the universe without him. When you come to him, that fullness comes together for you, too. His power extends over everything” (MSG).

Friends, as I read this psalm, it made me realise that God is all I need. As long as I have him on my side then I’m good. Nothing the enemy tries can succeed unless God allows it for a purpose.

Human or things cannot satisfy us. Maybe they can for a while, but there will come a time when they can’t satisfy us any longer. That longing and vaccum can only be satisfied by God. I’m reminded of the story of the woman at the well in John 4. When Jesus met her, she had been with 5 men. I’m sure she was going round men cos she was looking for acceptance, love, companionionship,  comfort, security…etc. She was looking for all of it in the wrong places until the day she met Jesus. He didnt have to touch her physically for him to make the difference or satisfy her. He touched her soul and gave her of the living water that never ever shall run dry. Jesus met her greatest need. He showed her love without demanding something back in return. His love was not conditional. She didn’t have to be perfect to enjoy his love. She was so amazed at Jesus that she ran to the town to tell everyone about this man who made the difference in her life.

See David’s statement from verse 5-11

“My choice is you, God , first and only. And now I find I’m your choice! You set me up with a house and yard. And then you made me your heir! The wise counsel God gives when I’m awake is confirmed by my sleeping heart. Day and night I’ll stick with God ; I’ve got a good thing going and I’m not letting go. I’m happy from the inside out, and from the outside in, I’m firmly formed. You canceled my ticket to hell— that’s not my destination! Now you’ve got my feet on the life path, all radiant from the shining of your face. Ever since you took my hand, I’m on the right way” ( Psalm 16:5-11 MSG)

Friends, I’m encouraging you to try Jesus today. He is all you need. Stick with him and He won’t fail you. You don’t need to look elsewhere for a love that cannot satisfy. His love is all you need. He cares for you. He said he will never leave you, nor forsake you ( Hebrews 13:5). What more assurance do you need? He went to the cross for you even when you had not yet acknowledged him (Romans 5:8). He chose you and had you in mind even before you were conceived (Jeremiah 1:5). He says “I’ve never quit loving you and never will. Expect love, love, and more love!” (Jeremiah 31:3 MSG).

What are you waiting for? Try Jesus today, He is all you need!

Prayer:
Dear Lord we thank you for today. Thanks for reminding is that you are all we need and want. Everything is found in you; who is the giver of life and fountain of living water. Help us always remember you are all we need and to keep trusting you.Thank you dear Lord. In Jesus Name. Amen.

Thanks for joining today.

Have  a blessed day and remember Jesus is all you need 🙂

***With God all things are possible***