Rhythm of Remembrance

We are creatures of habit, and our habits reveal a great deal about who we are and what we value. In Numbers 28–29, God establishes a different kind of rhythm, centered on worship and offering. In these two chapters, we find a comprehensive calendar of offerings and festivals for Israel. These com…

Give Us Courage!

Have you ever felt unheard or overlooked? Maybe it felt like your voice didn’t matter? Being ignored can be deeply disheartening. But in Numbers 26–27, we find a powerful reminder that God sees, hears, and honors those who follow Him boldly and faithfully. Numbers 26 records the second census of I…

Danger of Compromise

Living in the world, but not of the world, can be a challenge for Christ followers. The English preacher Charles Spurgeon once said, “I believe that one reason why the church of God at this present moment has so little influence over the world is because the world has so much influence over the chu…

The Beauty of God’s People

Have you ever noticed parents’ eyes light up when they talk about their newborn child? They see beauty, potential, and hope. They speak with pride about attributes and qualities others might miss. This is the way God sees His children. King Balak of Moab had hired the prophet Balaam to curse Israe…

Open Our Eyes

Have you ever driven through a construction zone, frustrated by the delay, only to discover that workers were repairing a large pothole that would have severely damaged your car? Sometimes what appears to be an obstacle is God’s protection. This truth comes alive in one of Scripture’s most unusual…

Look and Live

Most hospital emergency rooms store antivenom in a medical refrigerator, ready to save lives. When someone is bitten by a venomous snake, they immediately administer the antidote—often derived from the very venom that’s killing the patient. This life-saving principle of using poison against poison …

When Leaders Fall

We’ve all witnessed it—the shocking moment when a trusted leader makes a catastrophic decision that destroys a legacy. Whether it’s a politician making an unethical choice under pressure, a coach losing composure in a crucial game, or a pastor falling into moral failure, these moments remind us tha…

Death Requires Cleansing

One of my favorite shirts has a grease stain I cannot remove. Some stains are like that, no matter how much you soak or wash, they just don’t come out, a small reflection of what sin does to the soul. Numbers chapter 19 introduces one of the most unusual ceremonies in Scripture: the ritual of the …

The Lord Is Your Inheritance

Wealthy industrialist R. G. Le Tourneau is remembered for giving away 90 percent of his income to missions and Christian causes. Le Tourneau explained, “It’s not how much of my money I give to God, but how much of God’s money I keep for myself.” Throughout Scripture, God’s economy looks a lot diff…

God’s Leadership Choice

Have you ever tried to prove yourself to others—hoping for recognition or approval—only to find that nothing you do seemed to be enough? In moments like that, we long for something indisputable to affirm who we are. Numbers chapter 17 records a divine test that would settle once and for all whom G…