February 18, 2016:  SOAP #2268:   

Scripture:  Numbers (NIV) 3:23 The Gershonite clans were to camp on the west, behind the tabernacle. 29 The Kohathite … on the south side of the tabernacle. 35 The … Merarite … on the north side of the tabernacle. 38  Moses and Aaron and his sons were to camp to the east of the tabernacle, towards the sunrise, in front of the Tent of Meeting.

Observation:   In the previous chapter the tribes of Israel were assigned their camping locations.  Here we read that the families of the tribe of Levi were assigned their camping location.  Both were assigned locations in relationship to the tabernacle.  The tabernacle (the portable temple) was the center focus of their lives as they moved through and camped in the wilderness.

Application:   It is so important that the Presence of God is the center focus of my life as I live in this world.  Where I “pitch my tent” and “set up my household” must be in relationship to God’s presence in my life.  What He is saying and where He is leading must take priority in every decision I make.

Prayer:   Holy Spirit, through out today help me keep my focus on your presence.   Amen

Pastor Leon
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