November 9, 2023

The Lord told Moses to take a census of the new generation; out of all of them, only Joshua and Caleb were at Mt. Sinai because God promised that the rest wouldn’t go into the promised land. The point of the census was for them to know how to divide the land and how many were of fighting age. After all the plagues and God’s fury, there were almost as many of them as were at Mt. Sinai. God’s plan will succeed whether he must take some people out or not. Never think you are the only way for God to complete a task; he can use anyone. This chapter also clarifies that Korah’s children didn’t die with him when the earth opened up or by the fire that took 250 men. We also see that they redeemed their name by writing some of the psalms. In this case, we see that God protected those not associated with the sins of their father; he saved the innocent. Luckily for us, we have Jesus as our redeemer, and even though we sully our own name, we are still known by his name: Christian.

And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up together with Korah, when that company died, what time the fire devoured two hundred and fifty men: and they became a sign. Notwithstanding the children of Korah died not. Numbers 26:10-11

November 8, 2023

When cursing the Israelites through Balaam didn’t pan out for the Moabite leadership, they employed another tactic to try and weaken them. Reading between the lines, and with some commentary help from Matthew Henry, it seems that along with the Midianites, they enticed some of the Israelites away from camp with their women and their worship of Baalpeor. God became furiously angry because he expected them to only worship Him, especially after all he had done to set them free from Egypt. One formidable leader, Zimri, even had the nerve to bring a Midianite woman into the camp, almost daring them to do something about it. He forgot to read the room! Phinehas, the priest, followed them into Zimri’s tent and killed them both with his sword! His actions stopped a plague that had already killed 24000, and God blessed Phinehas with peace and a promise of a position in the everlasting priesthood. 

As ministers in God’s kingdom, we must be willing to do more for his advancement than others. As you can see from this story, he is very jealous and expects our commitment to him alone. There are consequences when we venture into sin. God doesn’t play games. I’m grateful that Jesus paid the bill for my sin and that he withholds his wrath and doesn’t give me what I deserve. Be thankful for your salvation today. 

Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, hath turned my wrath away from the children of Israel, while he was zealous for my sake among them, that I consumed not the children of Israel in my jealousy. Numbers 25:11

November 7, 2023

The story of the prophet Balaam spans three chapters. He was not a prophet of God; his god was Satan. We know this is true because, at the beginning of chapter 24, he decided to lay down his enchantments because he knew he was hearing directly from the Almighty God. This portion of scripture is a warning to those of you who listen to modern-day prophets; even those who are of the synagogue of Satan can hear a word from the Lord if he chooses to use them for his benefit. He ends up predicting curses upon those who sought him to curse Israel. They were so angry at him, but he told them he could only say what God had told him to say. Balaam shows us that even those overtaken by the power of Satan know that God is the Almighty, even though they may not have a relationship with him as we do. Mixed in with his curses to other nations was the prophecy of Jesus seen in the distance by Balaam. 

I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth. Numbers 24:17

We are all created beings, including Satan, and God can use whoever he wants whenever he wants to further his plan. We are living a well-orchestrated life, and his plan for our redemption is drawing near. Balaam saw Jesus in the distance, but we see him close. Prepare your hearts and minds for amazement. Wait for it; it will surely come!

For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. Habakkuk 2:3

November 6, 2023

Just because God may permit us to sin, it doesn’t mean he approves our actions or is any less angry. God had promised Israel that he would be an enemy to their enemy, and Balaam was about to find that out as he ventured along the trail to meet Moab’s representatives. If you do not believe that God can do whatever he wants, this should intrigue you; an angel of the Lord stood in the pathway, but only Balaam’s donkey could see him. The donkey tried to go around him and ran into a field; Balaam hit her and turned her back. Then the angel moved down to a narrow section of the path with a wall on both sides; the donkey crushed his foot trying to avoid him; then Balaam hit her again! After getting beaten three times, God opened the donkey’s mouth, and she spoke! “What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times?” After arguing with the donkey, God finally opened Balaam’s eyes so he could see the angel with his sword drawn. He then realized that the donkey had saved his life. 

All this anxiety and turmoil is about a so-called prophet speaking words against Israel. It’s a good lesson in the argument that words matter. God was so concerned about it that he sent an angel to stop Balaam from speaking cursing words against Israel and even used his donkey to try and stop him. God eventually allowed him to meet with the men, but he had something else in mind: Balaam could only speak blessings over Israel and not curses. This story shows how important it is to choose your words carefully and not harm anyone by them. God takes words seriously, and so should we. 

How shall I curse, whom God hath not cursed? or how shall I defy, whom the LORD hath not defied? Numbers 23:8

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. Ephesians 4:29

November 5, 2023

The country of Moab feared the Israelites because they appeared to cover the earth, though they shouldn't have been because they were the family of Lot and God had given them the land they were in. Men were sent to find a prophet to curse Israel, and they found Balaam and attempted to hire him. Balaam told them he had to ask God and waited for an answer in his sleep through a dream. God told Balaam not to go with them and not to curse Israel. That should have been the end, but either curiosity or the hopefulness of earning good money kept him associating with these men. Israel had not yet entered the Promised Land; they were still wondering; however, they were camped near Jericho by the Jordan River, so it was getting close. God had given him the answer, but in his temptation to receive payment for his services, God gave him over to his desire and allowed him to go with these men. That's when things get exciting, and the story takes an unusual turn, but we will touch on that tomorrow. 

It's funny that this has come up now because of the turmoil going on right now with Israel. God forbade Balaam from cursing the people of Israel. We do not have a complete picture of what is going on in the Middle East and should refrain from making a judgment. Who is causing the havoc of war? Do we really know? I expect that it's the same people who have been stirring things up since before Covid. The nefarious are to blame for trying to destroy the people of the world, and these current events are a part of it. Do not believe the mainstream media; it is propaganda. They show you only what they think will be titillating. Stand firm in your commitment to Jesus; don't fall for the lies; take sides with God; love him and love people. We, as God's people, are blessed. I pity those who come against us; they will get everything they deserve!

And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed. Numbers 22:12

November 4, 2023

Protesting about what God is doing in your life is a bad idea; don’t do it! God had protected the Israelites from the creatures in the wilderness desert, but once again, they complained about their food and water, so God released the creatures to do their thing. According to scripture, these creatures were flying, stinging, or biting serpents! You’ve got to wonder if only portions of the camp were part of the original complaining and didn’t see the results of the ones who complained before, but humans are hard-headed and can repeat their dissatisfaction; we all know certain personality types whose primary focus is complaining. Whatever the case, people were getting bitten by this poisonous creature and dying. So he told Moses to create an image of the creature and put it on a pole and stand it in the middle of the camp so that anyone who saw it would not die. It doesn’t seem that he drove the creatures from the camp but gave them the option of healing if they looked at the pole with the creature. I’m guessing that the emblem of the snake on a pole for doctors came about from this portion of scripture. 

It’s interesting that Jesus was lifted for all to see and became sin for us, much like we view a snake as sin. Jesus replaced that emblem, and it is our healing and the only way to avoid the eternity of death in hell. We still have to walk among the serpents and may get bit occasionally, but we have Jesus as our ultimate healer. Whatever struggle you are walking through right now, fix your eyes on Jesus; he is the author and finisher of our faith!

And the LORD said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live. Numbers 21:8

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2

November 3, 2023

One thing I'm learning from the study of the Pentateuch, Law of Moses, the first five books of the Bible is that God does not like to hear complaining, especially when your faith wavers. I'm also learning the amazing grace of God through Jesus Christ, our Savior! Numbers 20 jumps to around the 40-year mark of wandering in the wilderness, and Miriam dies. The people then complain about not having water. Moses and Aaron bowed before God; he gave them instruction to take Aaron's rod from the Tabernacle and speak to the rock for water. Here's where things go terribly wrong; instead of speaking to it, they said words they shouldn't have, almost acting like it was from them that the miracle of water came, "must we fetch you water out of this rock?" and then Moses struck the rock twice. God didn't tell them to do either. Shortly after, Aaron found out he was going to die, so they ventured to the top of the mountain, where his garments were passed on to Eleazar, his son. God didn't want him dying in the priestly garments. He was laid to rest on Mt. Hor. 

Use this as an example when you are going through a rough time; don't complain, don't blame God for your circumstances, and look for the action he is taking on your behalf. It's there; you just need to recognize what he's doing. Praise him in the valley, praise him as you ascend, praise him on the mountain top. It will go well with us to never utter a disparaging word about God; he is our everything! Love him with all your heart.

And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them. Numbers 20:12

November 2, 2023

The Israelites were required to be cleansed with the ashes of a pure red heifer if they came near or touched the dead body of an animal or human. We often hear about the pure red heifer concerning the temple's rebuilding; it's mentioned in Numbers 19. It is specific to the unbelieving Jews because Jesus was symbolic of our red heifer; "Christ, as man, was the Son of Adam, red earth, and we find him red in his apparel, red with his own blood, and red with the blood of his enemies." Matthew Henry. There was another good reason that God used the red heifer as a symbol of purification for sin; in Egypt, they would sacrifice a red bull to their god, but never a female. God had to make a distinction to show who was in charge and to change their mindset from the Egyptian gods to his ways. 

One thing interesting about this particular sin is that you may not know you've sinned because walking over a grave could cause you to be unclean, and the only way to become clean was to wash with the ashes of the heifer that had been mixed with running water. How would you know? It makes so much sense why when Jesus came in contact with a dead person, he raised them to life; he did not even have unintentional sin. I guarantee you that every step Jesus took on earth was meticulously coordinated to avoid unintentional sin because he was our pure sacrifice. We were disgusting filth in the eyes of God before our salvation in Jesus; he purifies us from things we don't even know are sins. For this reason, we are under the New Testament covenant; the Old Testament law is not good enough to purify us from all sin; only Jesus has that distinction. 

But the man that shall be unclean, and shall not purify himself, that soul shall be cut off from among the congregation, because he hath defiled the sanctuary of the LORD: the water of separation hath not been sprinkled upon him; he is unclean. Numbers 19:20

The calf in the picture would not be a pleasing sacrifice because of the white on his face; plus, it is a boy. 

November 1, 2023

Forgive me if I'm always talking about myself; my life is all I have experience with. I began writing a daily post, devotional, back in 2015. Little did I know that it would become a mix of devotional and wake-up calls to believers and others to get right with the Lord because the world was vastly changing, and look at where we are now! The world has gone insane! The one thing I cherish more than anything is my time with the Lord first thing in the morning, when I sit at his feet, learning and listening so that I might share a little bit of insight that I hear from him. It's the best part of my day, and he blesses me with the rest of my day to do whatever I please. It's like tithing my day; I give him a little, and he gives me a lot. 

As priests in God's kingdom, like the Levites who got no portion in the inheritance of the Promised Land, He is our portion, and that is how we are all living, but that's okay; he is enough. As an example, if you think you own a house or your land, you are mistaken. If you stopped paying taxes, how long would you get to keep it? My point today is God is your portion; He's a lot. He will make sure you are fed with the very best of what he has: the first fruit, which is Jesus. He feeds us with his body and quenches our thirst from his cup. He expects us to do our part; we cannot be lazy; God's children are not inert. We stay busy with kingdom matters and devotion to the work he assigns us. Remember, God is our portion, and he is enough.

And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Thou shalt have no inheritance in their land, neither shalt thou have any part among them: I am thy part and thine inheritance among the children of Israel. Numbers 18:20

October 31, 2023

God must have grown tired of the murmurs from among the leaders of the tribes because of his appointment of Aaron as priest over the tabernacle; they must have thought it to be a cushy job or maybe a profitable and powerful one; otherwise, why would they care? He had each of the twelve tribe leaders bring a dry stick or rod with their name written on it to the tabernacle where it would stay before the ark of the covenant overnight, and if their rod budded and fruited, they would be the leader; it seems that bit of information may have been told to them beforehand. No dry stick would bloom and bud, much less simultaneously! But, with God, all things are possible, and Aaron's stick proved he was in charge because God made it bloom and produce fruit. Aaron's stick became part of what was kept in the ark of the covenant as proof and a remembrance of what God can do. 

You can see by this that as Christ-followers and priests in God's kingdom through Jesus, we are held in high esteem by God and are chosen by him. Our position may not be cushy or profitable by earthly standards, but through Jesus, it is powerful, able to direct the chosen into the kingdom of heaven. 

And it came to pass, that on the morrow Moses went into the tabernacle of witness; and, behold, the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi was budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and yielded almonds. Numbers 17:8

October 30, 2023

Reading and studying the Old Testament can give you insight into the personality of God. He doesn’t play games, and like Hebrews 10:31 says, “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” He was quick to answer the rebellion of Korah and his cohorts when they came against Moses, wanting a more significant position than what they had. Korah was already elevated above the other tribes because they were part of the Levites, but in their eagerness, they wanted more. Why can’t the people of God accept the position he gives them without complaint? He will elevate his servants when he is ready. We see from Numbers 16 that God will not tolerate disrespect or rebellion against his chosen, and he opened up the ground and swallowed their entire families and all their belongings and then killed all the other priests offering fire and incense. I would have run and hid in my tent, not to anger him anymore, but people cried out against him, and he sent a plague. If Moses and Aaron hadn’t reacted quickly, they would have all died. Aaron stood between the dead and the living, and the plague stopped. 

Now, Jesus stands in the gap between us and God, saving us from the wrath we deserve. I have to think back and determine whether I have rebelled against God unintentionally in my complaining to him about things he has permitted to happen to those I love, like the congregation of Israel. Let us be more mindful of our thoughts and prayers and ensure they do not border on rebellion or disrespect against the one who loves us the most. 

And Aaron took as Moses commanded, and ran into the midst of the congregation; and, behold, the plague was begun among the people: and he put on incense, and made an atonement for the people. And he stood between the dead and the living; and the plague was stayed. Numbers 16:47-48

October 29, 2023

It’s strawberry season in Florida. All the farmers have their berry plants in the ground soon to grow full and produce the most delicious fruit. One of the local markets, which grows some of the best-tasting strawberries, offered bare root plants for sale in their store. I couldn’t resist; how wonderful will it be to grow my own strawberries? One thing I’ve learned by planting my own garden is that it takes a lot of plants to replace what you would normally buy at the market. You initially think that a few plants will feed your family, but most of the time, you can barely get enough for a meal even when collecting the produce over several days. In the spring, I’m doubling the size of my garden!

We can learn much about the truths of God’s word by comparing it to gardening and other things that happen naturally by the hand of God. Jesus used parables to teach his disciples about the kingdom of God. Like my story about the strawberries, God entices us to follow him, gives us the Holy Spirit when we repent and accept Jesus as our Savior, and then our desire to bring others into his kingdom increases; we want to see more. So, we cultivate the soil, plant seeds, fertilize, water, and try to keep the weeds to a minimum. Within a few days, those seeds we planted begin to take root and eventually grow into a plant that is capable of producing fruit. Once we see the process working, the excitement creates a desire to see more fruit produced, and thus, we plant a more extensive garden. 

We are in season; if you’re not gardening, consider why. You’re not required to do any work for the kingdom of God, but how can you sit there and watch while others toil? I dare you to plant a few seeds; once you see them start to grow, nothing will stop you from doing it again. It’s a great feeling to watch God’s hand in someone’s life that you helped bring near to Jesus. 

And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. Luke 8:8

October 28, 2023

One of the things God permitted was for people living among the Israelites to participate in honoring him by their sacrifices and forgiving them of their sins. So, you didn’t have to be a natural-born dependent of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob to be included. That tells you a lot about our God. So, even before Jesus opened the door for our salvation, God allowed people who lived among Israel to participate in their ceremonies. Doesn’t that show that He loves all people? Israel was the smallest nation, and from it, Jesus came but is the Savior and Messiah of all people, not just the Jewish nation. God was to show his power by using something small to create something great, and he did that through Israel. Now, Christianity is found throughout the world because God’s plan prevailed. I count myself very fortunate to know Jesus as my personal Savior. We are truly blessed to know Him. Thank him and praise him for his precious gift. 

One law and one manner shall be for you, and for the stranger that sojourneth with you. Numbers 15:16

October 27, 2023

How many of us will die in the wilderness like the Israelites because we lack faith in the promises of God? At every turn, we get bad reports like the spies that came back to the congregation and put fear into the people, causing them to cry out and wish they hadn't left Egypt. God was furious with them! So angry that he sent them back into the wilderness and made them wander there until all the adults died, saving only the children under twenty years old and Joshua and Caleb, forty years! 

The entire earth is facing incredible evil. The enemy's fury is running rampant, and it seems their madness has no end. However, we are not of this world; we are God's children, and our faith lies in him alone. Stop murmuring! The same God that punished the Israelites is our God, and he doesn't change. Change your mindset to a mind of faith in God alone. By His grace, we are saved through faith! We are nearing the pinnacle and must expect the enemy to fight back because he knows his time is short, but we must press on toward Jesus because it is our faith in him alone that will save us from this tyranny.

But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD. Because all those men which have seen my glory, and my miracles, which I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have tempted me now these ten times, and have not hearkened to my voice; Surely they shall not see the land which I sware unto their fathers, neither shall any of them that provoked me see it: Numbers 14:21-23

October 26, 2023

It takes bravery to enter the Promised Land, our inheritance, because of Jesus Christ our Lord. Have no doubts that the Holy Spirit draws a person to our Savior, and no amount of coaxing will suffice because it is the job of God to call them to him. A prime example is the spies Moses sent into the land that God had promised Abraham; out of the twelve, one ruler or leader from each tribe, only two brought back a good report. The others were afraid of conquering the inhabitants of that land. They had all seen the miracles God did when leaving Egypt and were fed by manna every morning; why did they doubt God? Many people are like these cowards, afraid to leave their sins behind, looking at them like giants, and wanting to continue diddling with demons rather than accepting what God promised them in Jesus. I have no doubt that Christ-followers are the bravest of all people. 

“The righteous are bold as a lion. Difficulties that lie in the way of salvation dwindle and vanish before a lively active faith in the power and promise of God. All things are possible, if they be but promised, to him that believes.” Matthew Henry. 

What is stopping you from accepting all God has to offer? Do you love the lifestyle of this world? Then, this world is the best you’ll get because a world of turmoil awaits those who are not saved. Be brave and enter the Promised Land. Jesus is the only way. 

And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it. Numbers 13:30

October 25, 2023

Be careful when you speak against a servant of God. He does not take kindly to such idle talk. For instance, Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of his wife. Maybe she had more influence over him than they did, and perhaps they resented her. God became furious with them and called them to the tabernacle's door, rebuking them in front of Moses. God reminded them that he spoke to Moses face to face, but to them, he appeared in dreams and visions. It seems that Miriam was the one who led this rebellion because God struck her with leprosy while Aaron begged for Moses to heal her. Moses cried out to God, but he made her live with the leprosy outside of camp for seven days, which must have been humbling for her. 

Here's a bit of caution: if God's servant says something you disagree with, hold your peace and take your issue directly to God unless it is entirely egregious and not biblical. Yes, we should take a stand against false prophets, but just be careful who you criticize. God hears our words and thoughts; make sure you take every word and thought captive, making them obedient to Christ.

With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the LORD shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses? And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and he departed. Numbers 12:8-9

October 24, 2023

The Israelites complained about the food. Their tastebuds longed for onions, garlic, leeks, and fish, according to one verse, but as a whole, they wanted some meat; they had had enough of the manna. A few started the complaining, and the murmuring spread throughout. God got angry, and those people were consumed by His fire! Moses prayed, and God stopped.

The complaints persisted. Moses couldn't handle all these people at once, so God told him to appoint seventy elders to help him with the people. Doesn't this remind you of the 70 disciples Jesus picked to help the apostles? They cleaned themselves up, and God put his spirit upon them. Two young men outside the seventy assembled also received God's spirit and prophesied with the elders! Some were jealous and complained about that, too! Here's what Moses said:

And Moses said unto him, Enviest thou for my sake? would God that all the LORD'S people were prophets, and that the LORD would put his spirit upon them! Numbers 11:29

We have God's Spirit within us! They were jealous of what we have and the gifts to go along with having His Spirit. We need to realize our privilege. 

God gave them more than what they asked for. He wanted them to have so much flesh that they would regret complaining. While the flesh was still in their teeth, they were overcome by a plague. What a good lesson for us; we are all guilty of complaining occasionally, but let us be careful to take it to God first and not spread discontent.

October 23, 2023

After spending eleven months and twenty days at the foot of Mt. Sinai, the cloud lifted from the tabernacle of testimony. The priest blew the silver trumpets God had told Moses to make to inform the Israelites it was time to set out. When the Levites moved the ark, Moses prayed: 

And it came to pass, when the ark set forward, that Moses said, Rise up, LORD, and let thine enemies be scattered; and let them that hate thee flee before thee. Numbers 10:35

Commit this prayer to memory and pray it every morning. We are the temple of the Holy Spirit of God, and when we move about daily, these words should go before us. David used similar words when he went into battle.

Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him. Psalms 68:1

We are amid warfare! After putting on the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18), pray these words. When you are back home and resting, pray again. Here are the words Moses prayed after their three-day journey into the wilderness:

And when it rested, he said, Return, O LORD, unto the many thousands of Israel. Numbers 10:36

You can adjust the words to fit your situation as David did in the other verse, but it wouldn’t hurt for us to pray for the many millions of Christians worldwide. My version would be, “Return, O LORD, unto the many millions of Christians as they lay their heads in the safety of your arms.”

October 22, 2023

Once the Tabernacle was complete and the initial sacrifices made, the Spirit of God settled upon it as a cloud during the day and the appearance of fire at night. He made the Tabernacle His home. When the cloud or fire lifted off the Tabernacle, it signified that God was ready to move the camp; whether day or night, they had to be prepared. 

I found this portion significant and comparable to our being the temple of the Holy Spirit of God. After completion, they made a home for him in the heart of their camp; He's in our hearts. He gave them the details, through Moses, on how He wanted it assembled; he made plans for us because of our faith in Jesus, and then Jesus built it. To seek God, Israel had to go to the priest, make offerings, and ask forgiveness; they had to go to Him; now, He resides in each of our hearts. He will move us at a moment's notice! You will feel Him stirring, like the cloud and fire moving within you, and have a burning desire to minister or unload what God has placed on your heart. You can't stop the words from coming out of your mouth, nor do you want to. That's one of the ways you know you have the Holy Spirit. 

God gave the people of Israel significant clues to what to look for right in the Old Testament so they would know when the Messiah had come, but many, if not most, have chosen to ignore all of them. We are Spiritual Israel because of Jesus and have our homes worldwide! With all today's conflicts, we must remember who we are; we are Israel, and the Promised Land is where God has placed us. The pillar of cloud and the appearance of fire have diminished over that land and are now in our hearts. 

And on the day that the tabernacle was reared up the cloud covered the tabernacle, namely,the tent of the testimony: and at even there was upon the tabernacle as it were the appearance of fire, until the morning. Numbers 9:15

October 21, 2023

The Levites were parted from the other Israelites as servants of God in his Tabernacle. They replaced the firstborn of the Israelites; God wanted them to be raised together with service to him as an example in their daily lives. They would begin ministering at the age of 25, most likely training and learning, and at 30, participate in the daily offerings and the tearing down, carrying, and raising of the Tabernacle when they moved. This makes perfect sense why Jesus started his ministry at the age of 30, doesn't it? We don't really know who belongs to Israel anymore; time has only served to destroy that lineage. Many have come in to usurp their authority and have sullied their good name. However, because of our salvation in Jesus, we are Israel and the new priest of his temple, the Levites. He has parted us out as his servants, and we are to do the work of the Tabernacle and keep the light of his word lit so all can see it. We are to train others in his service, especially our children, and bring them in as holy workers unto the Lord. 

What we are watching unfold on television is not about God's holy people; we are His holy people and are called by his name, the name of Christ. Paul said we are grafted in; it's in the Bible, so I believe it. The people stirring the pot are only making you think that His people are being destroyed, but that is a lie; we are God's people and are scattered all over the world. All the madness we are seeing is propaganda to feed the war machine and make money for the selected few. Don't get caught up in it; much of it is artificial intelligence based on lies; therefore, no human should be sacrificed based on those lies. Focus on Jesus; he is our peace, and pray for the truth to be revealed for all to see. 

For they are wholly given unto me from among the children of Israel; instead of such as open every womb, even instead of the firstborn of all the children of Israel, have I taken them unto me. Numbers 8:16