Day 69

Numbers 32-33.  “God and Me”

Until recently, my parents and my wife’s parents lived in the same homes we grew up in.  My children will not be able to say the same thing.  We have moved several times, but nothing compared to the list in chapter 33.  The Israelites wandered in the wilderness from place to place to place.  From verses 5-49 a variety of locations are listed.  Yet, what caught my eye most was the word in verse four and verse 50; “LORD.”  
Before and after: they were surrounded by the LORD’s presence.  In all their moves the LORD was with them.  I can say the same thing with confidence.  Some of our moves have taken us far from family.  Some of our moves have taken us into difficult situations.  Yet, in every move God has been with us, clearly.
The thought is not as shocking as it is humbling.  Because of God’s power I know it would not be challenging at all for Him to be with me.  But because of His love He wants to be with me.

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?