“And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying, Every man of the children of Israel shall pitch by his own standard, with the ensign of their father’s house: far off about the tabernacle of the congregation shall they pitch.” Numbers 2:1-2
God gave Moses specific instructions for the Israelite encampment, and they utilized this organizational structure for the next 40 years. The tabernacle was in the center of the camp, and it always faced due east. Each tribe was assigned an area in which to set up their tents in relation to the tabernacle: three tribes to the east, three tribes to the south, three tribes to the west, and three tribes to the north. Each family designed a banner around which they would pitch their tents. The tabernacle was easily visible from anywhere in the encampment, not only because it would have been larger and taller than the tents that surrounded it, but also because of the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night that stood over the tabernacle. This level of organization enabled the Israelites to transition efficiently between camping and travelling each time that God wanted them to move.
A certain amount of organization is necessary in order to get things accomplished in life. God’s plan for the Israelites should be an incentive for us to find ways to be more organized and more efficient. When God asks you to move forward, are you organized enough to respond quickly?
Morning: Numbers 1-2
Evening: Mark 3:1-19