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"Let all things be done decently
and in order."
and in order."
I Cor. 14.40
Three things:
- The protection of the tabernacle encampment: In Numbers 3 we find Moses, by the Word of the Lord, setting up protection around the tabernacle encampment. By numbering and placing the tribes noted on four sides, the encampment is surrounded by defenders. Likewise, God surrounds His people, the church by defenders. Most of the time it is in each other. Sometimes, He must supernaturally intervene but always, we are protected.
- The protection of the tabernacle, itself. In Numbers 7 we find that the tabernacle is protected only on 3 sides, north, south and west. Why not East? This believer observes that the distinction given to the East, usually refers to the Lord Jesus, Himself. So, there is no need for a defender on the East regarding the tabernacle because He is our Defender!
- The blessing of the defenders. 7:89 reads this way; "And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle of the congregation to speak with him, then he heard the voice of one speaking unto him from off the mercy seat that was upon the ark of testimony, from between the two cherubims: and he spake unto him." After the heads of the Levite tribe, faithfully and sacrificially, gave 12 offerings for the 12 tribes, God spoke to the undershephard.
- So it should be the desire of every local assembly that God would not stop speaking to the individual or His preacher. Recently this christian heard, by recorded message, an old man of God point out that the sure sign of judgement is when God stops speaking to His people. Lord, please never let it be so.
- Also, noted is the sacrificial giving in this 7th chapter. So, that when the people give to take care of their pastor and church leaders, He also returns the blessing. Bro. Willard Thomas preached to us that "you can never outgive God." The scriptures tell us and the Lord proves this truth over and over. Amen.
