Day 66 – March 7, 2021
Scripture: Numbers 8-10, 2 Timothy 1 Link for Bible Project Overview of 2 Timothy - CLICK HERE In our Numbers reading, we are encouraged by the faithfulness of the Israelites early on. There was an earnest seeking of the will of God. They were listening and seeking to obey. I get that from the part of the reading where a question is posed to Moses about celebrating the Passover. Some were unable to participate in the Passover festival because they were ceremonially unclean because they touched a dead body. Likely, someone they loved had died, and they took care of the body. Yet their hearts were still desiring to honor God and celebrate the Passover. Another example of their faithfulness can be seen in the trustworthy nature of looking to the cloud hovering over the Tabernacle. I love the faithfulness early, when the Israelite’s would travel throughout the wilderness, picking up and moving as the cloud of God moves. As we turn towards 2 Timothy, I am encouraged to think of the Spirit of God, moving still, leading and caring for us. I am encouraged even more in the appearance of Jesus our Savior, who destroys death. Jesus calls us to a holy life. We read it here: “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, who has saved us and called us to a holy life – not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace.” “This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life immortality to light through the gospel.” We belong to this family we have this hope and salvation in Him. The Spirit of God is in us, leading us, we are with Him. Where He moves, we move. Where he goes, we go. We are with Him! Jordan
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AuthorJordan Ickes, Minister of Etna Green Church of Christ. Archives
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