Who would have thought that a book called Numbers would contain interesting stories that are applicable to our lives today? Actually, the Jews call the book In the Desert, which is not only a more engaging title but also more descriptive of the history the book records about the wanderings of the people of God in the desert between Egypt and the Promised Land. The New Testament refers several times Numbers in order to point us to Christ and to call us to persevere in faith until we reach our Promised Land. If you need some encouragement for the journey, it’s Numbers to the rescue!
In the triumphant conclusion of Exodus, God filled his dwelling and led his people, which he does today in a much greater way.
After noting how little the people had accomplished, in Haggai 2:1-9 God told them to be strong because of his presence with them.
Although we work for the growth of the kingdom, it grows mysteriously in ways that we cannot understand or control.
