3-20-10 Saturday, 7:08 am Grayrock; raining, 34 degrees
Today will be the first day of Spring, and Winter weather is in the forecast, with possible snow and ice through tomorrow. I will be leading the funeral service for Kali Stewart this afternoon at Wesley. This morning I will finish the message and focus on the service, and at 10:30 share in the Hospitality Team brunch. The Wesley runners club is running 8 this morning, and I chose not to run, given my schedule today.
Numbers 30-31
At God’s command, the Israelites send 12,000 men to “take revenge on the Midianites for leading them into idolatry.” They killed every male (including Balaam) and every woman who was not a virgin. They plundered the Midianites for precious metals, animals and young women, all of which were divided according to God’s direction.
31:54 “So Moses and Eleazar the priest accepted the gifts from the generals and captains and brought the gold to the Tabernacle as a reminder to the Lord that the people of Israel belong to him. Interesting way to say that the treasure of the people was presented to God to remind Him that the people of Israel belong to Him. This is a great daily reminder that the church belongs to Him also, and should daily be seeking ways to present its treasure and its very best to God.
Luke 4:1-30
Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, is led into 40 days of fasting in the wilderness, where the devil tempted him with food, power and fame. He resisted each temptation with scripture. Travelling to his hometown, he announces that the scripture read from Isaiah has been fulfilled, and that a prophet is not accepted in his hometown. They led him to a cliff intending to throw him off, but he walked straight through the crowd. I desire to walk daily in the power of the Spirit, which Jesus promised to all who follow him.
Yesterday I saw the Spirit’s leading during my hospital visit to a man who does not believe in Jesus, and in my interactions with staff from the funeral home. Guide me today Lord, that your Spirit may fill my every step.
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