Man’s steps are ordained by the Lord, how then can man understand his way? Proverbs 20:24, NASB This verse is in my “pet peeve” file — because I hear it applied in erroneous ways, as if all men’s steps are ordained by God, predetermined, making man something of a puppet. On the face of this … Read more
The mention of reading the Biblical book of Numbers often brings eye rolls. But like every other book in the Bible, God reveals His heart in this book in unique ways not seen elsewhere.
Do you remember those parental scoldings that turned into lectures — where all you could do was get comfortable and endure while Mom or Dad went on and on in an attempt to get something through your “thick skull”? These usually came because our repeated behavior revealed we just really didn’t get it, whatever “it” … Read more
…Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests… were ordained to serve as priests… Numbers 3:3, NIV The word ordained in this verse is also translated as consecrated in other Bible versions. If I asked you to define either word, I doubt you would come within a mile of its meaning in as used here in the Hebrew … Read more
