Numbers 29
GET TOGETHER

As we read through the section of the law that describes the offerings at the Jewish feasts, one of the themes repeated many times is this: “You shall have a holy convocation.” (Numbers 28 v 18, 25, 26; 29 v 1, 7, 12 ESV). Then there is another one that says, “You shall have a solemn assembly.” (Numbers 29 v 25).

To have a holy convocation means to hold a sacred public meeting. When it was time for the holy convocation at the feast times, all the men gathered together to have a meeting. It is likely that they worshipped together and heard the law read to them. It would also have been a time of wonderful fellowship where they could catch up with friends and family to enjoy each other’s company around the worship of the LORD.

The solemn assembly was a get together for the feast of booths. This was a family occasion. Again, it would have been an amazing time of fellowship and teaching.

These few verses show me that the fellowship we share together around our worship of God is just as important as the sacrifices we offer. We need to get together – not online or virtually – physically together, to worship and learn. Our fellowship is just as important as our devotion.

May we grow together as we worship God.

With love in our Lord
Robert

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