Numbers 9 - 7.19.2024

Scripture - Pick one verse that stood out to you.

Numbers 9: 15-18

On the day the tabernacle, the tent of the covenant law, was set up, the cloud covered it. From evening till morning the cloud above the tabernacle looked like fire. That is how it continued to be; the cloud covered it, and at night it looked like fire. Whenever the cloud lifted from above the tent, the Israelites set out; wherever the cloud settled, the Israelites encamped. At the Lord’s command the Israelites set out, and at his command they encamped. As long as the cloud stayed over the tabernacle, they remained in camp. 

Observation - What about this verse stands out to you?

Numbers chapter 9 verses 15 through 18 records the nature defying cloud-by-day fire-by-night system used by the Lord to communicate with the Israelites. When the cloud lifted, the nation moved out. When the cloud settled, the nation encamped. When evening came the cloud looked like fire.

Application - How will you apply this to your life?

What exactly is God’s will in my life?

I have been pondering this question for so long now that it is part of a subconscious daily routine. It is amazing however how God’s word draws me into His revelation when I least expect it. In a season where the nation of Israel was preparing to enter the promised land, God provided clear and concise directions.

And in a world where the power of algorithms is the latest hot topic, I believe that the word of God has been there and done that. While the cloud-fire lasted for but a season in the life of Israel, I yearn for it in my life today.  

Prayer - Write out a prayer.

Lord, God please order my steps today. Tell me when to move. Tell me when to stay. May you be the fire inside me when night falls. May you be the guide of my path, my way. I thank you for the opportunity to draw closer to You. I treasure the moments I have here on earth to ponder what it is like to be close to You. I pray that these thoughts that I have about You are not simply thoughts but that I would live a life where the Holy Spirit would guide my own spirit to be closer with You. I am in awe of your cloud by day and fire by night, and I would truly be humbled by such guidance. Where the world has given over to worship of AI, I choose to remain true to you. I worship You, the one and only God, the creator of the Universe, the living Savior, and my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

-kenneth lee