Numbers 33
THE STORY OF LIFE
Moses recounted the stages of Israel’s journey through the wilderness. One by one, every place was named, some described in detail and others just remembered as a name. “… And they set out from Kehelathah and camped at Mount Shepher. 24 And they set out from Mount Shepher and camped at Haradah…” and on it goes. (Numbers 33 v 23 – 24 ESV). Place after place.
To someone like me who has never been to any of those places, they all just sound like names. It’s only when a familiar name pops up like the Red Sea or Mount Hor, that I can place it in the Bible narrative and have some idea of what it means. But to those travelling around the wilderness, all those places would have had significance. Each of those names would have been a milestone in their lives.
If our lives were listed in a few short verses as a list of place names, people and major events, mine would have little impact on you, and I wouldn’t understand much of yours. But each of us has a story that is vitally important as to who we are and where we are.
The most important part of Israel’s journey was that it led them to the Promised Land. And that’s where ours should be leading too. When we look back at the summary of our lives, will we be able to see God leading us to the Promised Land?
May God guide and lead us this weekend.
With love in our Lord,
Robert
Sharon’s Segment – Dwelling
Dwelling is the final instalment of Sharon’s series of thoughts on Psalm 23.
This is a powerful meditation on the last verse of the Psalm, showing the goodness, mercy and dwelling place God offers us.
You can read it and catch up with the rest of her inspiring thoughts on Psalm 23 at https://thinkythings.com/sharon/
Short Story – Mug Shot
Mugshot
A short story just for fun, but with a powerful lesson about judging.
3 minutes to readWith one glance at the mugshot on the front page of the newspaper, she instinctively knew the whole story. She was good like that. People said that you couldn’t judge a book by its cover, but Tabitha never misjudged a face…
Read it at https://thinkythings.com/home/short-stories/
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