As I read this chapter, I kept thinking about a housewarming party. Each of the 12 tribes has brought there offerings to help provision God's dwelling place among them. This seems much like a housewarming party today, especially when it is a first house. The person has needs and friends and family share their generosity to fill those needs.
I am also reminded of the early church where they shared with one another all that they had, so that each had their needs met.
How are we doing with that today? Do we help those who are setting up new to have what they need? Do we share what we have to assist with ongoing sustenance?
The Levites took responsibility for the Holy thongs and temple and had to forego duties that would provide for their own needs. The other tribes, through their offerings to God, provided for them.
So today, do you know someone who needs a "housewarming"? Might you honor God by sharing with someone who has a need you can fill? What offering can you lay at God's feet? For one of God's workers, someone who is entering a new home (physically or spiritually) or someone who is part of God's family who had some needs being unmet?
Pray with me for God's guidance and leading.
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