Daily Reading
Daily Verse
But Moses did not give any to the Kohathites,
because they were to carry on their shoulders
the holy things, for which they were responsible.
Numbers 7:9
Daily Thought
Moses gave the Gershonites two carts to carry curtains, and the Merarites got four carts for tent poles. The Kohathites were responsible for the holy things. You know, the ark of the Covenant. Indiana Jones and all that. God's glory.
Did you know the word glory means "weight" in Hebrew?
As in several tons. That's how much the ark and the holy things weighed. A cart and a couple oxen would have been nice.
God said, "I want you to carry the holy things on your shoulders."
We can point to wonderful pictures of God's glory in this world. The elegance of creation, the beauty of sunsets, the majesty of mountains. "The whole earth is full of his glory," said more than one Hebrew poet.
But, if the world is going to see God's glory, it's still on our shoulders.
His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.
--Ephesians 3:10-11
God says, "I want you to carry my glory."
To God's Glory,
Dave
Daily Prayer
Glorious God, Maker of heaven and earth, the seas and all that are in them, the land and all it's creatures, the skies and the birds that soar, stars and planets, painted with all the colors of the rainbow, which you made, as well.
In all of creation, You place Your image in us. Through the work of Jesus Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit, we are being transformed and Your image is becoming clear again. May we display Your glory, Your wonder, Your wisdom, You grace, Your love, to the world around us. May the glory of Your work in us brighten the world and bring You praise.
Amen
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