Today’s Reading: Numbers 34; Numbers 35; Numbers 36; Mark 11
Scripture: Numbers 35:33-34
33 "'Do not pollute the land where you are. Bloodshed pollutes the land, and atonement cannot be made for the land on which blood has been shed, except by the blood of the one who shed it. 34 Do not defile the land where you live...'"
Observation: This idea that "bloodshed pollutes the land" is a scary one to me. We live in a pretty violent society where there is so much violence and bloodshed. And the verse goes on to say that the only remedy is the death of the perpetrator. Our culture has turned away from capital punishment and it makes me wonder what spiritual pollution has been loosed on us all. Is it any wonder that our moral foundations appear to be crumbling around us?
Application: This reminds me of the words of Paul, "See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is." (Ephesians 5:15-17)
And we need to intercede for our nation. It is time for the church to take this role of intercession much more seriously.
Prayer: Lord, have mercy on us for our many failings as a nation. Lord, I confess the bloodshed and violence that has become so common in our land, Lord. I ask You to bring Your power to bear to stem the tide of violence and bloodshed. May a new generation that shuns such offenses rise up, a generation that seeks You anew. May our land have a renewal by a new spiritual awakening in our people. Lord, send revival and heal our land.
This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.
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