Morning and Evening…CONTINUALLY


How do you begin and end your day? Is every day the same? If not, how do you keep each day fresh? Numbers 28 “Morning and Evening, continually” Some practical advice: Continually. When you read that word what comes to mind? What do we do continually? We eat, drink and work continually but do we set aside […]

If at first, you don’t succeed, try try again


Yesterday we started the story of the false prophet, Balaam. Now for the rest of the story. Numbers 25 “If at first, you don’t succeed, try, try again” We often hear this quote when others are failing and we want to encourage them but not so fast! In today’s episode, we find that King Balak was not […]

The Cat and Mouse Game of Balaam


Have you ever watched a cat as he plays with a mouse? Balaam, a diviner, played that game. Wonder who won, the cat or the mouse? Numbers 22 and 23 “The Cat and Mouse Game of Balaam” The story of Balaam brings the question to mind; did he “know” God; that is, did he have a […]

“I’ll Run the Risk”


What does God think about presumption? Scripture: Numbers 15 – 17  There is a story told about a young man who inherited an estate from an uncle. He was exhorted to seek Christ and said, I will do as soon as I pay off the debts of the estate. “Young man,” said the pastor, “beware: you […]

Conquering the Spirit of Fear


What strikes fear in your heart? Is it circumstances, people, the dark? Numbers 14 What does Satan send your way that sends you into a tailspin? The most destructive tool he has in his arsenal is that of fear. Of what are we fearful? After hearing the report of the 12 spies the Israelites, one by one, dismissed […]

What About Retirement?


Was retirement one of the topics you discussed when dating? Doesn’t seem an apropos topic for a date, does it  But then did you know God did? Numbers 8:23-26 There is no retirement in the Bible, right? When you are dating did you talk about this subject? Probably not but then again there are some who […]

A Letter from God to You


Are you feeling blessed today? God has written a love letter to you: Numbers 6:24-27 The Aaronic Blessing “The Lord bless you and protect you; The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you;  The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.”’ Within this beautiful blessing prayer, the name of Yahweh was prominently displayed as coming from Him, not a person. The words bless, keep, gracious, countenance and peace are sent […]

God is a God of Order


Numbers 1 to 3 ‘God is a God of Order’ The theme of Leviticus is holiness; the theme of Numbers is obedience. The study note in the NET Bible study tool says: “It provides a record of the experience of the Israelites during the wilderness wanderings, and records the laws for the camp as they […]

Filled & Fed


Lev 24 “Lessons from the Tabernacle” The Bible is replete with word pictures like the two pieces of furniture in the Holy Place in the Tabernacle. Each has a profound lesson about light and provision. The lessons should not be lost on us for us who are NT believers for each pictures Christ in His […]