- So by command of the Lord the people of Israel gave to the Levites the following cities and pasturelands out of their inheritance. Joshua 21:3 – The Levites were a special part of nation of Israel. They were the family that was chosen to be the ones who were in charge of all the temple workings. Their inheritance from God was getting to be the priest for the whole nation. That said though, they still needed land to live in and grow their families. Where did that land come from? The other families gave up some of their land to them. We see a clear example of the church as a whole offering up of some of what they have to the church so those who have dedicated their lives to the church can have what they need too. For you today, what can you give to the church to help out those like your pastors who have dedicated their lives to the ministry work of God? Yes money is needed, but what other ways as well? Could you give up a minute of your time to encourage your pastor? Could you give up an hour each Sunday to actually be at church (that means more to them than you know)? Your pastors have given up so much to give to you; what do you have that can encourage them in their walk and ministry? I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac
- Joshua 21 Daily DEVO Not one word of all the good promises that the Lord had made to the house of Israel had failed; all came to pass. Joshua 21:45 – Here we see one reason why it’s so vital that Christians stay consistent in their study of God’s Word and why we need to be active in other believer’s lives. We get to see how God comes through on what He promises. With scripture we get to see right in front of us the journey those in the past have taken with God and read all about how God came through for them. With relationships with believers we get to hear and see firsthand how God is working today among people. This is so key to have in your story when you are in the moments of waiting to see the provision come through. Let the testimony of scripture and the testimony of other believers encourage you to trust that God never fails at coming through on what He promises. Lean into these reminders of that truth while you wait for God to show you Himself how true this is within your current situation. I love you, but Jesus love you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1185
- Joshua 21 – Pastor Mac Daily DEVO And to the descendants of Aaron the priest they gave Hebron, the city of refuge for the manslayer, with its pasturelands, Libnah with its pasturelands…Joshua 21:13 – In the previous chapter we are listed out the six cities that became cities of refuge for the manslayer within Israel. These were cities that someone could run to if they accidently killed someone and was seeking sanctuary and a fair trial. In today’s chapter we are seeing the cities given to the Levites, the tribe set apart for the duties of worship and the work of the Lord in the temple. As you look though the cities listed, all six of the cities of refuge are given over to the Levites. What this would mean is the tribe who was set apart for the work of the Lord was to be the place those in trouble could run to. How deeply does this connect with our roles today in this world? Every follower of Jesus has been set apart for His holy work. One massive part to our role as Christians is to be a place those who are seeking to escape sin can run to and find direction and help from. While we aren’t their Savior and we can’t free, justify, or save them, we do know Jesus and can guide them to Him. Be today a place those in sin can turn to for help. That may take laying down our prides and judgements, and that may mean forgiving some people who have hurt us. Our posture should not be a city with high walls and closed gates to those seeking refuge, but open doors and arms welcoming those seeking help. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2480
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