And Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold of them, even all wrought jewels. And all the gold of the offering that they offered up to the LORD, of the captains of thousands, and of the captains of hundreds, was sixteen thousand seven hundred and fifty shekels. (For the men of war had taken spoil, every man for himself.) And Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold of the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and brought it into the tabernacle of the congregation, for a memorial for the children of Israel before the LORD. | ||
| Numbers 31:51–54 | ||
| The men of war brought 420 pounds of gold to the Tabernacle as a memorial to the Lord. We talk a lot about making memories with our kids and our families. But these men made a memory for God. “You’ve been so good to us,” they said. “Let this be a memory for You.” I read this and I say, “Make me that kind of man, Lord - a man who makes memories for You. I’m so calloused and cold. Circumcise my heart. Let me see what You’ve done for me and my family.” I miss my daughter Jessie. Oh, I’m so glad she’s in Heaven. And I’m glad for the memories we have. But I miss her a lot. If you have a daughter you’re able to tuck in tonight, who’s still with you, you need to be thankful. Maybe you’ve had a bad day, or you are going through hard times; but if you can tuck your daughter in, it’s time for you to make a memory for the Lord, a memorial unto Him. It’s time for you to bring Him the jewels and gold of thanksgiving and praise for His abundant goodness to you. Pastor Jon Courson | ||
