Numbers 2:1-2:34, In-depth Study

Welcome back to the third day in the book of Numbers. May you have listening ears and eyes to see. Let’s dive into our Father’s word and see what He has to say today.


Numbers 2


1 And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,

2 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.

3 And on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their armies: and Nahshon the son of Amminadab shall be captain of the children of Judah.

4 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were threescore and fourteen thousand and six hundred.

5 And those that do pitch next unto him shall be the tribe of Issachar: and Nethaneel the son of Zuar shall be captain of the children of Issachar.

6 And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were fifty and four thousand and four hundred.

7 Then the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon shall be captain of the children of Zebulun.

8 And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were fifty and seven thousand and four hundred.

9 All that were numbered in the camp of Judah were an hundred thousand and fourscore thousand and six thousand and four hundred, throughout their armies. These shall first set forth.

10 On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur.

11 And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.

12 And those which pitch by him shall be the tribe of Simeon: and the captain of the children of Simeon shall be Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

13 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and nine thousand and three hundred.

14 Then the tribe of Gad: and the captain of the sons of Gad shall be Eliasaph the son of Reuel.

15 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty and five thousand and six hundred and fifty.

16 All that were numbered in the camp of Reuben were an hundred thousand and fifty and one thousand and four hundred and fifty, throughout their armies. And they shall set forth in the second rank.

17 Then the tabernacle of the congregation shall set forward with the camp of the Levites in the midst of the camp: as they encamp, so shall they set forward, every man in his place by their standards.

18 On the west side shall be the standard of the camp of Ephraim according to their armies: and the captain of the sons of Ephraim shall be Elishama the son of Ammihud.

19 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty thousand and five hundred.

20 And by him shall be the tribe of Manasseh: and the captain of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

21 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were thirty and two thousand and two hundred.

22 Then the tribe of Benjamin: and the captain of the sons of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.

23 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were thirty and five thousand and four hundred.

24 All that were numbered of the camp of Ephraim were an hundred thousand and eight thousand and an hundred, throughout their armies. And they shall go forward in the third rank.

25 The standard of the camp of Dan shall be on the north side by their armies: and the captain of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

26 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were threescore and two thousand and seven hundred.

27 And those that encamp by him shall be the tribe of Asher: and the captain of the children of Asher shall be Pagiel the son of Ocran.

28 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty and one thousand and five hundred.

29 Then the tribe of Naphtali: and the captain of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan.

30 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and three thousand and four hundred.

31 All they that were numbered in the camp of Dan were an hundred thousand and fifty and seven thousand and six hundred. They shall go hindmost with their standards.

32 These are those which were numbered of the children of Israel by the house of their fathers: all those that were numbered of the camps throughout their hosts were six hundred thousand and three thousand and five hundred and fifty.

33 But the Levites were not numbered among the children of Israel; as the LORD commanded Moses.

34 And the children of Israel did according to all that the LORD commanded Moses: so they pitched by their standards, and so they set forward, every one after their families, according to the house of their fathers.

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Have a wonderful day and God bless. I hope to have you back tomorrow.

What is a Writer

What is a writer?

Wikipedia defines writer as “a person who uses written words in different writing styles, genres and techniques to communicate ideas, to inspire feelings and emotions, or to entertain.” In my opinion anyone who enjoys writing is indeed a writer. I used to deny myself the label of being a writer. I felt as though I wasn’t good enough or I hadn’t written enough to be considered a writer. I felt as though I had not made it to that level of prestige, despite the fire that burned inside of me that demanded I put words on a paper.

On my profiles through the years I would leave off that title and hide that part of me. Sure, I enjoyed writing but most of the time I would deem my writing as trash and toss them away. I know now that was a silly thought to have. I am and always have been a writer since the moment my little brain could string together sentences. It is a passion of mine that has always showed up in my life regardless of how hard I tried to tell myself otherwise. You don’t have to be a professional to be a writer. You don’t have to have some lavish career that revolves around writing to be a writer. You don’t even have to be great at writing to be a writer. You simply need the undeniable desire and the will to try. For anyone out there feeling similar to how I was, like you’re not good enough to be a writer. I’m here to tell you to stop denying yourself simple pleasure and just write!

Overcomplicate

Overcomplicate

Sometimes as parents we over complicate things. For instance, today my goal was to do the dishes. I thought that I could accomplish this while my one year old fed herself breakfast. Half way through  the task, she declared she was done. This would usually mean she can get out of the highchair and be allowed to run free around the living room. However, I knew if I left her unattended to do dishes I would have to stop at least ten times to make sure she wasn’t stacking random objects to create a makeshift ladder or whatever new clever idea she would come up with. As all parents know, you can make a home as safe as possible and a toddler will still find a way to get into something. Therefore I decided it was best to appease her while still trapped in the high chair.

I quickly cleaned breakfast off her face, hand and clothes. Then I thoroughly cleaned the highchair with her still in it. I rushed to the living room with a magnetic drawing board in mind. Surely this will entertain her long enough so I can finish the dishes. I grab it and hand the toy over to the baby and returned to sink feeling triumphant. Two minutes later, it crashes to the floor with a loud ruckus. My shoulders slumped in defeat.

Off to the living room again I went, drying my hands as I walked. I was determined to finish the dishes before work. The first toy I see is a light up pop it. I thought the activity along with the lights and sounds would work in my favor. She smiled up at me, eager to play as she took the toy. I returned to the dishes hopefull and determined. Three cups and one plate  later and the toy crashed to the ground. My wheels turned for a better solution, just ten more minutes and the task would be completed. I saw a metal cup and spoon next to me. Desperate and out of ideas I handed her both of them. She lit up with glee and wonder. She practiced drinking from the cup and eating from the spoon. She explored different ways of putting the spoon into the cup and saw how some ways it would not fit.  And of course she discovered she can bang them together and make lots of noise. I not only finished the dishes but she happily allowed me to sweep the floors as well.

Kids don’t always need busy toys and flashy things. Sometimes they just need a cup and a spoon, a pan works great as well 😄.  I forget that even my older children often get the most enjoyment from simple activities. For instance, one of their favorite things to do is to have a family movie night. All of us pile in the living room and watch a movie while eating  popcorn. An inexpensive family fun night that always brings laughter and cheers. In today’s modern society that offers an abundance of distractions we often forget it’s the simplest ones that are the best.

Numbers 1:25-1:54, In-depth Study

Welcome back to the second day in the book of Numbers. May you have listening ears and eyes to see. Let’s dive into our Father’s word and see what He has to say today.

Number 1:25

25 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Gad, were forty and five thousand six hundred and fifty.

26 Of the children of Judah, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

27 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Judah, were threescore and fourteen thousand and six hundred.

28 Of the children of Issachar, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

29 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Issachar, were fifty and four thousand and four hundred.

30 Of the children of Zebulun, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

31 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Zebulun, were fifty and seven thousand and four hundred.

32 Of the children of Joseph, namely, of the children of Ephraim, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

33 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Ephraim, were forty thousand and five hundred.

34 Of the children of Manasseh, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

35 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Manasseh, were thirty and two thousand and two hundred.

36 Of the children of Benjamin, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

37 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Benjamin, were thirty and five thousand and four hundred.

38 Of the children of Dan, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

39 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Dan, were threescore and two thousand and seven hundred.

40 Of the children of Asher, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

41 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Asher, were forty and one thousand and five hundred.

42 Of the children of Naphtali, throughout their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

43 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Naphtali, were fifty and three thousand and four hundred.

44 These are those that were numbered, which Moses and Aaron numbered, and the princes of Israel, being twelve men: each one was for the house of his fathers.

45 So were all those that were numbered of the children of Israel, by the house of their fathers, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war in Israel;

46 Even all they that were numbered were six hundred thousand and three thousand and five hundred and fifty.

47 But the Levites after the tribe of their fathers were not numbered among them.

48 For the LORD had spoken unto Moses, saying,

49 Only thou shalt not number the tribe of Levi, neither take the sum of them among the children of Israel:

50 But thou shalt appoint the Levites over the tabernacle of testimony, and over all the vessels thereof, and over all things that belong to it: they shall bear the tabernacle, and all the vessels thereof; and they shall minister unto it, and shall encamp round about the tabernacle.

51 And when the tabernacle setteth forward, the Levites shall take it down: and when the tabernacle is to be pitched, the Levites shall set it up: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.

52 And the children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man by his own camp, and every man by his own standard, throughout their hosts.

53 But the Levites shall pitch round about the tabernacle of testimony, that there be no wrath upon the congregation of the children of Israel: and the Levites shall keep the charge of the tabernacle of testimony.

54 And the children of Israel did according to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so did they.

Come back tomorrow to continue our in-depth Bible study of Numbers.

Daily Bible Study #104

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:16 KJV
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Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
15 For we have not an high priest which cannot* be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Blissful Tick of Time

Who do you spend the most time with?

Who I spend the most time with? Why, my family of corse. The only time I do not spend with them is when I am at work. If I could sustain my lifestyle and work from home I would without a doubt. I love my little family and God blesses us endlessly. We are not perfect, but that’s okay, imperfectly perfect is okay with me.

What Name is Worthy of Me

If you had to change your name, what would your new name be?

I believe names carry weight in a person’s overall character. Not that it is the only
factor but a name plays a key role.
As a result of this mindset I took great care when naming my children. As for me, I have never liked my name. The name Heather always seemed too common for someone like myself. Although I was told when I was a child that my mother wanted to name me Kimiko and my father favored Lalita. I couldn’t imagine using one of those names. As the story goes my brother is the one to suggest the name Heather. My mother never was sure where he had heard the name from exactly at just four years old. No one else in the family was named Heather. When my mother would talk about this story I pictured my mother sitting in a room holding me, with my father and brother standing before her. Almost like an important meeting was being conducted to name me. I laugh at my silly imagination now, but because my brother named me I can’t help but like it just a little. As for what I would call myself if I would change my name. I haven’t a clue. I am entirely too indecisive and would have to put an incredible amount of effort into it. It would be a name that fit just right and captured my beauty and essence. I am not even sure such a name exists. Revelation 2:17 says “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.”. Maybe that is the reason I can not find a name that fits quite right. Father already has a name picked out for me, I just have to wait until I am no longer in flesh to receive it. Oh how wonderfully perfect that name must be!

Numbers 1:1-1:25, In-Depth Study

Welcome back to another in-depth Bible study. I am excited to say that today we will begin a new book, the book of Number. As I often say, if you are just stopping by I highly recommend going back to Genesis 1:1. These are in-depth Bible studies that follow the Bible from beginning to end, verse by verse. I also post daily Bible studies that are more randomized scriptures. I try to provide an ample amount of resources so I can meet each individual where they are with their walk with God. I am not a preacher, nor a teacher, just simply a student of God’s word with the intent to draw people closer to the heavenly Father. Thank you for joining me in this in-depth Bible study and God bless you all.


Numbers 1


1 And the LORD spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the tabernacle of the congregation, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they were come out of the land of Egypt, saying,

2 Take ye the sum of all the congregation of the children of Israel, after their families, by the house of their fathers, with the number of their names, every male by their polls;

3 From twenty years old and upward, all that are able to go forth to war in Israel: thou and Aaron shall number them by their armies.

4 And with you there shall be a man of every tribe; every one head of the house of his fathers.

5 And these are the names of the men that shall stand with you: of the tribe of Reuben; Elizur the son of Shedeur.

6 Of Simeon; Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

7 Of Judah; Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

8 Of Issachar; Nethaneel the son of Zuar.

9 Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon.

10 Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim; Elishama the son of Ammihud: of Manasseh; Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

11 Of Benjamin; Abidan the son of Gideoni.

12 Of Dan; Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

13 Of Asher; Pagiel the son of Ocran.

14 Of Gad; Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

15 Of Naphtali; Ahira the son of Enan.

16 These were the renowned of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands in Israel.

17 And Moses and Aaron took these men which are expressed by their names:

18 And they assembled all the congregation together on the first day of the second month, and they declared their pedigrees after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, by their polls.

19 As the LORD commanded Moses, so he numbered them in the wilderness of Sinai.

20 And the children of Reuben, Israel’s eldest son, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, by their polls, every male from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

21 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Reuben, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.

22 Of the children of Simeon, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, those that were numbered of them, according to the number of the names, by their polls, every male from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

23 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Simeon, were fifty and nine thousand and three hundred.

24 Of the children of Gad, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;


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I hope to have each and every one of you back tomorrow. Have a great rest of your day and God bless!

Daily Bible Study #103

My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
1 John 2:1 KJV
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1 John:2

1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
7 Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning.
8 Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.

9 He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.
10 He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
11 But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.
12 I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.
13 I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father.
14 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.
15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.
19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.
20 But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.
21 I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth.
22 Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.
23 Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also.
24 Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.
25 And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.
26 These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.
27 But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.
28 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
29 If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.

As always thanks for reading and God bless!

Answered Prayer Journal

Prayer Journal

Many years ago I wrote down in a notebook every answered prayer I received. No matter how big or small the prayer was, I wrote it down. A year later my notebook was full, I was astonished by the multitude of entries. I knew that God provided and answered many prayers but as for the total count, I had no idea. The Bible directs us many times to pray and even tell us how we should pray.

Philippians 4:6 – Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

John 15:7 – If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

Mark 11:24 – Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 – Pray without ceasing.

Romans 8:26 – Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

Matthew 6:6 – But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Matthew 6:7 – But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Luke 11:9 – And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.


Psalms 34:17 – The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

Jeremiah 33:3 – Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

Matthew 26:41 – Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

1 Timothy 2:5 – For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

James 5:16 – Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Time after time, scripture after scripture, God tell us to pray. The Bible assures us that we WILL be heard and God WILL provide.  In the King James Version Bible the veil of the temple was rent, or torn, at the moment of Jesus’ death, specifically at the sixth hour. This event is described in Matthew 27:51, Mark 15:38, and Luke 23:45. This very scripture shows us that we don’t need an intercessor, we are able to approach the thrown of God anytime any day.

In today bustling world we are often swept up in the rush of time. We do good to stay in God’s  word daily and if you do you know it takes effort and dedication. I believe a prayer journal helped me, as a woman who is constantly  juggling multiple things at one time, to stop a moment and reflect. I would read each and every entry and be reminded of the way I felt during that time. My desperation or worries. My hope and fears. Each word held a mirrored memory embedded deep inside.  I cannot  think of a better example of God’s miracles than to see them written in your own hand. Most entries had slipped from my mind as God took the burden of my stresses and worries and took care of each and every one of them. He made my problems disappear but unfortunately, a lot of times my gratitude faded as well as I tackled life’s next obstacle.

I think it’s important as a Christian to count each and every blessing that Father provides. An Answered prayer journal can help keep track of those prayers and provides a great way to remember them.  Each one is a written testimony that not only showcases our faith but provides an excellent source of encouragement when days are long and the road is feeling tuff. To add another layer, by writing the answered prayers down and revisiting God’s great works we can strengthen our faith in God and his willingness to provide.

Start your prayer journal today and notice how your blessings become easier to see as you take count of them often. Notice how much more blessed your life appears as you maintain gratitude and appreciation for longer with each blessing. It will be blatantly apparent how God shows up in your life constantly in BIG ways. Try it for yourself today and you’ll see what I mean