Give Numbers 7:4-9 a quick read...there is a fabulous parallel here to prayer. In the text, there is a distinction between how various items are to be carried. The sacred items of the Tabernacle were not permitted to be placed in a wagon, they had to be shouldered by the priests. If we truly care about people in our lives, will we shoulder the burden of their need in moments of prayer?
I'm also drawn to Numbers 8:23-26...why would God require that Levites retire at age 50? For the same reason He requires them to begin serving at 25, every generation of pastoral leaders should have one primary goal in mind, preparing the next generation to rise up and assume the sacred responsibilities of shepherding the house!
Pastor Fred
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