Numbers 36
The final chapter in Numbers... The tribes of Israel have been allotted their inheritance and this morning I have this sinking feeling: "It was all about land. It was all about possessing material property." Bummer... Even though God has decided that women can inherit property, it has now been decided that they can only keep it if they marry into the same clan of the same tribe so that the property will remain a part of that particular clan and tribe.
On the other hand, it is about making sure that their children and their children's children will also inherit their allotted portion of the promised land. Future generations will be ensured a place to graze their flocks or plants their fields in order to sustain their lives. At least that seems to me to be the intent.
We too, have been promised and in faith have received a great inheritance - a place in the kingdom of God. It is not just for us but, for all people. It is for our children and our children's children, as well. But, they cannot inherit it except by faith. It does not matter who your parents are. It doesn't matter which worldly clan or tribe you belong to. It is given to those who have been adopted into the family of God by faith in the blood of Christ shed for you. How will your children inherit this promised land, if they do not even know it's there?
My husband and I have a will which outlines our desires as to what should happen to our physical property when we die. It's a bit outdated. But, it will suffice. It's kept in a safe. No one, other than the lawyer, has seen it. Our children or grandchildren will find it when we die and then whether they want our "stuff" or not they will inherit it. I suppose though if they never open the safe, they will never know what our will was.
When Jesus died on that cross he left behind his will, as well. His followers wrote His will that he had, in a sense, dictated to them, while he was among them. You can read all about it and hear all about it in the pages of the scriptures. You will find it woven into the pages of the Holy Bible. His will was that all who would believe in Him would not perish, but have eternal life, in the kingdom He has prepared for us. If we want our children to be partakers of that inheritance, we cannot hide His will. Our children must know about their inheritance. They must hear about it and how it was purchased for them with the very life of Jesus. The "book" must be opened and the contents of God's will shared in order for our children to know what their inheritance is. Will you tell the story? Will you share the "will" of our Lord, Jesus Christ, with your children so that they too might receive the promised land given to them, through Jesus Christ, our Lord?
More ramblings this morning... Sometimes, I think maybe I would think more clearly in the evening. But, probably not! As long as my ramblings help keep you reading through and thinking through the scriptures, then they have served their purpose. God's Peace - Judy
The final chapter in Numbers... The tribes of Israel have been allotted their inheritance and this morning I have this sinking feeling: "It was all about land. It was all about possessing material property." Bummer... Even though God has decided that women can inherit property, it has now been decided that they can only keep it if they marry into the same clan of the same tribe so that the property will remain a part of that particular clan and tribe.
On the other hand, it is about making sure that their children and their children's children will also inherit their allotted portion of the promised land. Future generations will be ensured a place to graze their flocks or plants their fields in order to sustain their lives. At least that seems to me to be the intent.
We too, have been promised and in faith have received a great inheritance - a place in the kingdom of God. It is not just for us but, for all people. It is for our children and our children's children, as well. But, they cannot inherit it except by faith. It does not matter who your parents are. It doesn't matter which worldly clan or tribe you belong to. It is given to those who have been adopted into the family of God by faith in the blood of Christ shed for you. How will your children inherit this promised land, if they do not even know it's there?
My husband and I have a will which outlines our desires as to what should happen to our physical property when we die. It's a bit outdated. But, it will suffice. It's kept in a safe. No one, other than the lawyer, has seen it. Our children or grandchildren will find it when we die and then whether they want our "stuff" or not they will inherit it. I suppose though if they never open the safe, they will never know what our will was.
When Jesus died on that cross he left behind his will, as well. His followers wrote His will that he had, in a sense, dictated to them, while he was among them. You can read all about it and hear all about it in the pages of the scriptures. You will find it woven into the pages of the Holy Bible. His will was that all who would believe in Him would not perish, but have eternal life, in the kingdom He has prepared for us. If we want our children to be partakers of that inheritance, we cannot hide His will. Our children must know about their inheritance. They must hear about it and how it was purchased for them with the very life of Jesus. The "book" must be opened and the contents of God's will shared in order for our children to know what their inheritance is. Will you tell the story? Will you share the "will" of our Lord, Jesus Christ, with your children so that they too might receive the promised land given to them, through Jesus Christ, our Lord?
More ramblings this morning... Sometimes, I think maybe I would think more clearly in the evening. But, probably not! As long as my ramblings help keep you reading through and thinking through the scriptures, then they have served their purpose. God's Peace - Judy
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