- All the best of the oil and all the best of the wine and of the grain, the firstfruits of what they give to the Lord, I give to you. Numbers 18:12 – Never think God doesn’t take care of His own. Here we see God speaking to Aaron and his family, reminding them they will have no inheritance in the land. That said though, God doesn’t plan to leave those serving Him in lack. God says what’s given to me through the offerings of the people I give over to you, to nourish and take care of you in the service of me. And it’s not just the scraps, but the best is given to you. Such is it with us and our service to God today. God promises to provide for the needs of His followers. While the provision is going to look different than in this passage most likely, provision for our needs is still given. Know you’ll be taken care of as you serve. So don’t let your heart worry today. Serve how you’re called to and trust God to provide. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1434
- Numbers 18 – Pastor Mac Daily DEVO Therefore you shall say to them, ‘When you have offered from it the best of it, then the rest shall be counted to the Levites as produce of the threshing floor, and as produce of the winepress. 31 And you may eat it in any place, you and your households, for it is your reward in return for your service in the tent of meeting. 32 And you shall bear no sin by reason of it, when you have contributed the best of it. But you shall not profane the holy things of the people of Israel, lest you die.’ Numbers 18:30-32 – This chapter outlines how the priests and Levites would be provided for since they were given no land inheritance like the other tribes of Israel. Their provision would come from the offerings made to the Lord. Our passage looks at the Levite’s portions. When the offerings came in, they were to take a tithe from the tithe, a tenth of the offerings given to the Lord, and give that to the High Priest as his portion for the work he had been doing for the Lord. What I love though is the remaining part of the passage. The other 9 tenths of the offering were theirs to enjoy however. In their homes, their little ones could eat of it, even for fun they could use it for. We gather a great lesson from this passage when it comes to our possessions. We must first be serving the Lord how God calls us to serve Him. We then must be giving to God all that God askes for us to give Him, whether that be spiritual or physical offerings. Then, with the rest, we should feel free of judgment to use the blessings how we like (outside of sinful ways of using it of course). If we want to enjoy a nice date night with our spouse or buy a new video game to play with our kids or take a getaway with family, using the money the Lord has provided for us, we are free to do so. When we follow the Lord how He calls us to, and when we give the Lord what He asks us of, know He wants us to enjoy the blessings He provides. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2299
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