Num 8-10 Not so Serious, But Still Moving Forward

February 15th, Numbers 8-10

       It's Friday, I'm sick and have more of a desire to be off the cuff than offer some heavy devotional thought. So here goes...
       The Priests are clean and that seems like a good thing. Ever since the Passover in Egypt the firstborn are consecrated to God. I was the first-born male, so I'll go with that. After the discussion of consecrated first-borns, God is gonna go with the Levites. He's God, he does what he wants, who am I to question that? (that's not sarcasm, it might be the thought for the morning).
       I was always told, retirement was not a biblical idea. Priests got to go at 50. Pastor Dennis Bradley (yo Dennis) would inform you that's about 150 in "preacher years"!!!
       If you miss Passover because you touched a dead body you can make it up next month, but make sure you do. It's really important to remember God's greatness.
       "That person has a cloud hanging over them" maybe you've heard that saying. In the OT is was true and good. Next cloudy day, just imagine that God has you right where he wants you! Instead of "I've got sunshine on a cloudy day," it could be I've got God's presence on a cloudy day."
       I love trumpets. I love "The Trumpet of Jesus" for those of you old enough to remember the Imperials. Make sure when you blow one you make a difference between  a call and an alarm. Also blow it the right number of times. (lesson for us: speak clearly so you won't be misunderstood. Also listen clearly so you know what's going on).
       Finally, see when God is moving and move too. Being with God isn't a chore but a delight. Be delighted today!!