"Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who have been called, who are loved by God the Father and kept by Jesus Christ: Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance." Jude 1:1-NIV
God being orderly, commanded Moses to count the clans of Levi who were to serve in the Tent of Meeting. He commanded lepers and unclean individuals to be sent away from camp. Gives a means of restitution for wrongs, by paying the wronged in full plus 1/5 added to the payment.
Of note is a protocol for a man to deal with concerns of wifely unfaithfulness. Think about this public display where the accused wife drinks water with floor dust, described as bitter water and if the unfaithfulness did infact occur, the woman's abdomen would swell and thighs waste away.
Think; if the husband were loving, why would he subject his wife to such a humiliating event; how would the relationship be restored after the event; what if she did not have her abdomen swell and her thighs waste away?
The concept of a Nazarite is explained here. Sampson was a Nazarite, one of the reasons for him not shaving his head. God provides here redemption for the Nazarite if defilement occured. God has provided for us redemption from our defiled state.
Today we read the following:
"The Lord bless you
and keep you;
the Lord make his face shine upon you
and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace."
Numbers 6:24-26 NIV
Thoughts:
How do you maintain order in your life, do you; do it yourself, let time 24/7 control order, or do you look for the Spirit's guidance?
What do you set aside that is; unclean, worry, or time?
What do you set aside for God?
Pray for The Spirit to give you the skills to be organized and balanced in your life. Consider asking for time management skills.
In Christ,
David P
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