46 The total of all those who were numbered was 603,550. – Numbers 1:46 ISV
When reading the Bible, I always find Numbers a hard book to get through and not just because of the names that are hard to pronounce but also because of all the numbers. But the upside of Numbers for me is that when I need encouragement about how big my God is, I can read a few verses from Numbers and realize how great and majestic my God is. The number above, 603,550, is a fact and it does not include the tribe of the Levites or any women. It does not include any males less than twenty or older than 50/60. So, it is very easy to see that there was well over a million people on this camping trip. Some estimates go as high as 3,500,000. Even if we take the low end, just imagine the logistics, the materials and the food supplies needed for the journey. Imagine taking all the population of Albuquerque, NM and leading them on foot through the desert past Gallup, NM. You have got to lead them, feed them and keep them clothed. If my God can do this and He did, then He can take care of me. It is puzzling to me that I can trust God with my soul for eternity but not for tomorrow’s lunch. So, once again, I must make the same request the apostles made:
5 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” — Luke 17:5 NIV
And He is always faithful to do exactly that!
“The Gospel has come to you because it’s on its way to someone else.” – Anonymous
Post 09-10-2018
Morning Meds (Take 1 each Morning with all the Prayer You Need) 