In Numbers today I see the order of the sacrifices, a morning sacrifice, an evening sacrifice, a special Sabbath offering, a special offering at the beginning of the month, an offering to celebrate the harvest and more... While we don't offer physical sacrifices and offerings any more, I wonder if these offerings are still to be given via our time with God.
Inspiration tells us the following:
"The hours appointed for the morning and the evening sacrifice were regarded as sacred, and they came to be observed as the set time for worship throughout the Jewish nation. And when in later times the Jews were scattered as captives in distant lands, they still at the appointed hour turned their faces toward Jerusalem and offered up their petitions to the God of Israel. In this custom Christians have an example for morning and evening prayer. While God condemns a mere round of ceremonies, without the spirit of worship, He looks with great pleasure upon those who love Him, bowing morning and evening to seek pardon for sins committed and to present their requests for needed blessings." Christ in His Sanctuary, p. 33
"Let the father, as priest of the household, lay upon the altar of God the morning and evening sacrifice, while the wife and children unite in prayer and praise. In such a household Jesus will love to tarry." Child Guidance, p. 518Beautiful! I also love today's reading in Psalms. What encouragement for our hearts today. He is our rock and fortress, our strength. He is so good. And our times are in His hand. We can trust Him!
Tomorrow's Reading: Numbers 30-31 and Acts 23
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