Then the tent of meeting shall set out, with the camp of the Levites in the midst of the camps; as they camp, so shall they set out, each in position, standard by standard. Numbers 2:17 – Chapters like this reveal a clear character trait of the Lord: organized. Here the Lord gave direction on how to set up camp for the massive nation of Israel. The tent of meeting was to be at the center with three tribes camped on each side of the tent. The Lord gave which side of the tent each tribe would camp and who was to be next to who, a very detailed map of what their campground ought to look like. If one were to take a drone back then over the camp, one would see a massive nation organized perfectly, but they’d also see that the Lord was placed right at the center of it all. This was by design, but also notice in the chapter this wasn’t just when they camped, but also when they were on the move. As they set out for their next campsite, two sides set out first, then the tent, then the last two sides. Once again having the Lord in the center of everything. Certainly this can seem like a chapter that just has a bunch of names and details that are pointless for us today, but take note of the holy design of it all. Whether camped or on the move, God was to be at the center of it all for them. That is a truth that extends to even our day. Every day in everything you do the structure of your movements and stillness ought to have God at the center. Begin that order even now, take time to pray inviting the Lord into the space you’re at in this moment. When God is at the center of what you do, have peace knowing your steps are holy in His sight. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 3352
Question To Ponder: What is a part of your life that God is not the center of?
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