I know that I can read God’s word as if it’s some thing I need to check off to do list and I don’t get out of it as much as I can. We need to set aside time to just be with the Lord not have our mind on all the craziness and chaos we have to do in this world
Are you understanding the importance of God’s word?
Are you reading the word to check it off your to do list, or are you reading the word to grow in your faith?
Although Herod gladly listened to John the Baptist and protected him as well, he “had” to kill him because he made an oath *before his guests* – this speaks to us that we can pay a high price for our PRIDE and lose people that are dear to us!
Number 32: 5-right before Moses was about to send the next generation to conquer the promised land a few of the tribes asked to be given the land they were currently on instead…INSTEAD of the promised land. Number 32: 16-their request had good intentions to protect their “own” but was selfish in the big scheme of things. This was like a safety to fall back on in case the promised land didn’t work out. Do I allow my fear of the future, unbelief or even good desire for safety, keep me from the best that God has already guaranteed to me if I trust Him?
Numbers is reminding me that God has everything worked out. He is a God of detail, plans and order. The Israelites journey to and receiving of the promised land has been strategically and orderly outlined from who should do what, to who will live where, to the exact borders. It reminds me that God is a God of detail and precision – He knows exactly what HE’S doing: He knows the plans He has for me and has the exact dimensions and details for my life and blessings. Thank you, Lord!
Also, from Numbers – when God wants us to remove someone from our lives, we ought to remember that His purposes are two-fold. First to prevent us from being influenced to fall into the sin of the ungodly around us, and secondly, to protect us from the discipline God has planned for them.
Interesting that Herod ‘used’ to enjoy listening to John the Baptist, and kept him safe, until John’s preaching hit too close to home and called for repentance for Herod’s immoral lifestyle. It was this sin of lust that resulted in Herod’s weakness, giving in to his temptation and ordering John’s murder.
Mark 6:26 “And although the king was very sorry, yet because of his oaths and because of his dinner guests, he was unwilling to refuse her”. This strikes me as a caution. I am quick to make a promise. Or to agree to something that I don’t fully understand. But promises should be binding. I need to be known as a woman who keeps her word. So I need to be careful what I promise. If I make rash promises, I will come to regret it. Be careful what you promise. And do what you say.
It intrigued me, especially in Numbers 34, that Our God is a God of order, precision and accuracy. If only we always follow his exact orders in our lives because he knows what’s best for us. God help us
What strikes me in both of these passages: is faith…
Moses had the people’s faith moves them forward into the promise land & those who believed in Jesus were healed.
Those that had unbelief were not healed and died in the desert without ever seeing the promise land. Out unbelief can move us into Gods promises and our unbelief can keep us stuck in the desert. lord help me in my unbelief!
I am amazed by all the places they slept in the Old Testament but what really whichever me was be heading John the Baptist can’t wait to read more tomorrow
5 And He could do no miracle there except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them. 6 And He wondered at their unbelief.
Jesus “couldn’t ” do any miracles because of their unbelief? Yikes. Lord, help my unbelief!
I’m with you Debbie, the wording here is striking. The fact that their unbelief was so poignant that there was so nothing to build a miracle on, Jesus could have done miracles, but he always used a vessel, usually a faithful person who asked for something (healing) or as a gift to those following him (the loaves and fish) but without a faithful vessel who would he perform a miracle for or on? So interesting. (Agreed Lauren on the GOT flashbacks with John the Baptist)
I had to pull up a map and follow it as I read numbers 33 this morning. What an amazing journey, especially in an area that can be tough to survive in!!
Anybody struggle with the New Testament reading? I know we’ve read this in church, but I don’t ever remember a sermon on it. It’s a tough read! Lust can cause so many terrible things, though I can’t imagine choosing a persons life over a carnal desire. Disturbing.
Perhaps she was concerned that Herod would be worn down and start to believe JtB? In which case, she could lose her place as queen, be cast out with nothing, or even be killed as a seductress. I think it was probably a power move, to prove to Herod and the followers of JtB that SHE was in charge.
Right? Also, pride. He wanted to save face because he’d made the oath in front of his guests. It’s a sad and scary story, and it makes me think of all the things I’ve done because of the people watching me.
Herod almost seems like Pilate. Both Herod and Pilate believed these great men before them. Initially, Herod and Pilate didn’t want to kill JtB or Jesus. But it’s sad how little of a push they needed to ignore their heart and make a political or personal move to save face.
What a relief, that the Sons of Israel have finally arrived! What lessons they had to learn along the way….I’m thankful that most of our day to day lessons are much less violent. I pray for those who are still being persecuted in the name of Christ.
23 “But if you fail to do this, you will be sinning against the Lord; and you may be sure that your sin will find you out.
There is no hiding from Our Father. I’m glad He is compassionate and forgiving to us.
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Good reminder for sure
Good reminder
If hey receive you bless that place
If they still won’t accept you, dust your feet off and leave
Amen! Thank you for that reminder. Let’s be doers not hearers only.
I know that I can read God’s word as if it’s some thing I need to check off to do list and I don’t get out of it as much as I can. We need to set aside time to just be with the Lord not have our mind on all the craziness and chaos we have to do in this world
Glad I’m seeing this today❤️
Checkpoint:
Are you understanding the importance of God’s word?
Are you reading the word to check it off your to do list, or are you reading the word to grow in your faith?
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Amazed at the unbelief!!
Although Herod gladly listened to John the Baptist and protected him as well, he “had” to kill him because he made an oath *before his guests* – this speaks to us that we can pay a high price for our PRIDE and lose people that are dear to us!
Amen!!
He was amazed at their unbelief.
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And he could do no mighty work there… and he marveled because of their unbelief
They hardened their hearts against him.
Number 32: 5-right before Moses was about to send the next generation to conquer the promised land a few of the tribes asked to be given the land they were currently on instead…INSTEAD of the promised land. Number 32: 16-their request had good intentions to protect their “own” but was selfish in the big scheme of things. This was like a safety to fall back on in case the promised land didn’t work out. Do I allow my fear of the future, unbelief or even good desire for safety, keep me from the best that God has already guaranteed to me if I trust Him?
So good and SO true. I always have to remind myself that even though the situation I may be in isn’t ideal, He has a plan for me and to trust in Him
Numbers is reminding me that God has everything worked out. He is a God of detail, plans and order. The Israelites journey to and receiving of the promised land has been strategically and orderly outlined from who should do what, to who will live where, to the exact borders. It reminds me that God is a God of detail and precision – He knows exactly what HE’S doing: He knows the plans He has for me and has the exact dimensions and details for my life and blessings. Thank you, Lord!
Thank you!!!
Thanks for the reminder!!!
Love this!
Praying for you Selbyrae
hey sisters could you be praying for me. I’m dealing with some major personal issues and need some MAJOR prayer for strength!
Hey Shelbyrae you are in my prayers today!
thanks Kylee and Anna!
Also, from Numbers – when God wants us to remove someone from our lives, we ought to remember that His purposes are two-fold. First to prevent us from being influenced to fall into the sin of the ungodly around us, and secondly, to protect us from the discipline God has planned for them.
Amen.
Interesting that Herod ‘used’ to enjoy listening to John the Baptist, and kept him safe, until John’s preaching hit too close to home and called for repentance for Herod’s immoral lifestyle. It was this sin of lust that resulted in Herod’s weakness, giving in to his temptation and ordering John’s murder.
Mark 6:26 “And although the king was very sorry, yet because of his oaths and because of his dinner guests, he was unwilling to refuse her”. This strikes me as a caution. I am quick to make a promise. Or to agree to something that I don’t fully understand. But promises should be binding. I need to be known as a woman who keeps her word. So I need to be careful what I promise. If I make rash promises, I will come to regret it. Be careful what you promise. And do what you say.
Good insight!
Numbers 33 study resource http://www.teachinghearts.org/dre00maps.html
It intrigued me, especially in Numbers 34, that Our God is a God of order, precision and accuracy. If only we always follow his exact orders in our lives because he knows what’s best for us. God help us
**moses’ faith and the people’s faith moved
What strikes me in both of these passages: is faith…
Moses had the people’s faith moves them forward into the promise land & those who believed in Jesus were healed.
Those that had unbelief were not healed and died in the desert without ever seeing the promise land. Out unbelief can move us into Gods promises and our unbelief can keep us stuck in the desert. lord help me in my unbelief!
I am amazed by all the places they slept in the Old Testament but what really whichever me was be heading John the Baptist can’t wait to read more tomorrow
5 And He could do no miracle there except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them. 6 And He wondered at their unbelief.
Jesus “couldn’t ” do any miracles because of their unbelief? Yikes. Lord, help my unbelief!
I’m with you Debbie, the wording here is striking. The fact that their unbelief was so poignant that there was so nothing to build a miracle on, Jesus could have done miracles, but he always used a vessel, usually a faithful person who asked for something (healing) or as a gift to those following him (the loaves and fish) but without a faithful vessel who would he perform a miracle for or on? So interesting. (Agreed Lauren on the GOT flashbacks with John the Baptist)
Unbelief is sin the very opposite of faith…James 1:5-7
I had to pull up a map and follow it as I read numbers 33 this morning. What an amazing journey, especially in an area that can be tough to survive in!!
Anybody struggle with the New Testament reading? I know we’ve read this in church, but I don’t ever remember a sermon on it. It’s a tough read! Lust can cause so many terrible things, though I can’t imagine choosing a persons life over a carnal desire. Disturbing.
Perhaps she was concerned that Herod would be worn down and start to believe JtB? In which case, she could lose her place as queen, be cast out with nothing, or even be killed as a seductress. I think it was probably a power move, to prove to Herod and the followers of JtB that SHE was in charge.
(Flashbacks of Game of Thrones…)
I thought of GoT too
Right? Also, pride. He wanted to save face because he’d made the oath in front of his guests. It’s a sad and scary story, and it makes me think of all the things I’ve done because of the people watching me.
Herod almost seems like Pilate. Both Herod and Pilate believed these great men before them. Initially, Herod and Pilate didn’t want to kill JtB or Jesus. But it’s sad how little of a push they needed to ignore their heart and make a political or personal move to save face.
What a relief, that the Sons of Israel have finally arrived! What lessons they had to learn along the way….I’m thankful that most of our day to day lessons are much less violent. I pray for those who are still being persecuted in the name of Christ.
I took note of verse 23 as well – “your sin will find you out” There is not a thing you can do that he will not find out.
This stood out to me as well
23 “But if you fail to do this, you will be sinning against the Lord; and you may be sure that your sin will find you out.
There is no hiding from Our Father. I’m glad He is compassionate and forgiving to us.