Our Father has this way of doing things contrary to what is expected. Here in Genesis 48.13-20 Israel blesses Ephraim the younger son ahead of Manasseh the elder. God chose Isaac to be the son of promise, not his older brother Ishmael. Israel himself, as Jacob, become the heir of the promise of Abraham and Isaac, not his older brother Esau. Later on Gideon who was “least in his father’s house” is chosen to be the deliverer of Israel. And of course there is David, the youngest and “least” of Jesse’s sons, but who out of all his older brothers was the man after God’s own heart. And then there is you and me.
For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God. (1 Cor. 1:26-29)
In Numbers 6.24-26 the LORD gave these words to the Aaronic priests to bless God’s people and to put His name upon them. In Jesus Christ we are all His priests, a “royal priesthood” as Peter says. So as a holy priest to God, speak this blessing over your loved ones, over yourself, over your brothers and sisters.
In Numbers 2, the LORD gave Moses very specific instructions on how the 12 tribes of Israel were to pitch their camps around the Tabernacle in the wilderness. Why so specific? Check it out.
This was the testimony of a man I have had the blessings of being able to counsel in some conflicts and uncertainties in his life…he called me and wanted to talk with me, and this was his proclamation…was not expecting that. It just made my day. Thank you, Lord Jesus!
Judas did not negotiate with the priest; they gave him the same amount that was given to buy a slave. He was already stealing and was spiritually compromised.
In his intercession, Abraham appeals to God’s character: “Shall not the Judge of all the earth deal justly?” We see the same approach throughout Scripture in Moses, David and others. This informs the way I pray for the lost. “You Lord are merciful and are not willing that any should perish…”
The older serving the younger roles reversed, the wages paid equally God’s grace, leaders becoming servants, each act came with questioning and complaining.
Lord let me always be praising you for what you’re doing in my life even it seems opposite of what I think it should be. Amen
Day 39 · Leviticus 3–5 · Mark 9 · Proverbs 5:1–14
Leviticus reminds what the blood of animals did, cover sin up.
jhn 1:29The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
Day 20 · Genesis 46–48 · Matthew 20 · Psalm 15
Our Father has this way of doing things contrary to what is expected. Here in Genesis 48.13-20 Israel blesses Ephraim the younger son ahead of Manasseh the elder. God chose Isaac to be the son of promise, not his older brother Ishmael. Israel himself, as Jacob, become the heir of the promise of Abraham and Isaac, not his older brother Esau. Later on Gideon who was “least in his father’s house” is chosen to be the deliverer of Israel. And of course there is David, the youngest and “least” of Jesse’s sons, but who out of all his older brothers was the man after God’s own heart. And then there is you and me.
That is beautiful.
Day 31 · Exodus 25–26 · Mark 1 · Proverbs 4:10–19
This is the word gave me for a battle our ministry is fighting at Green Hill.
I have taught you in the way of wisdom;
I have led you in right paths.
When you walk, your steps will not be hindered,
And when you run, you will not stumble.
Day 53 · Numbers 5–6 · Luke 4 · Psalm 35
In Numbers 6.24-26 the LORD gave these words to the Aaronic priests to bless God’s people and to put His name upon them. In Jesus Christ we are all His priests, a “royal priesthood” as Peter says. So as a holy priest to God, speak this blessing over your loved ones, over yourself, over your brothers and sisters.
Day 51 · Numbers 2–3 · Luke 2 · Psalm 34
In Numbers 2, the LORD gave Moses very specific instructions on how the 12 tribes of Israel were to pitch their camps around the Tabernacle in the wilderness. Why so specific? Check it out.
Day 27 · Exodus 14–16 · Matthew 26:36–75 · Psalm 18:25–50
This was the testimony of a man I have had the blessings of being able to counsel in some conflicts and uncertainties in his life…he called me and wanted to talk with me, and this was his proclamation…was not expecting that. It just made my day. Thank you, Lord Jesus!
Day 26 · Exodus 12–13 · Matthew 26:1–35 · Psalm 18:1–24
Judas did not negotiate with the priest; they gave him the same amount that was given to buy a slave. He was already stealing and was spiritually compromised.
Day 7 · Genesis 18–20 · Matthew 7 · Proverbs 1:8–19
In his intercession, Abraham appeals to God’s character: “Shall not the Judge of all the earth deal justly?” We see the same approach throughout Scripture in Moses, David and others. This informs the way I pray for the lost. “You Lord are merciful and are not willing that any should perish…”
Day 21 · Genesis 49–50 · Matthew 21 · Proverbs 3:1–12
Praise God! Thank you Abba Father for your Son, Jesus.
Day 20 · Genesis 46–48 · Matthew 20 · Psalm 15
The older serving the younger roles reversed, the wages paid equally God’s grace, leaders becoming servants, each act came with questioning and complaining.
Lord let me always be praising you for what you’re doing in my life even it seems opposite of what I think it should be. Amen