Good evening, everyone!
Today I read Numbers 28-30.
And in today's reading, God gives Moses some more laws for the people.
But today, we get to read laws about parties!
That's right. Did you know God made provisions for feasts and parties? Because He did.
He gave the Israelites laws about Sabbath days, months, and years, and feast days to have as well. During this time, the people are expected to make sacrifices, rest, and worship God.
In chapter 20, we get to the Law of Vows.
And this one is really important.
It says that if you make a vow (oath or promise) to God, it is binding, and you must not break it. If you vow to do something, you must honor that promise, every word you spoke.
What are some vows people make before God?
Marriage vows for a start.
So, yes. We aren't supposed to break our marriage vows. This includes adultery and divorce.
But there are exceptions for divorce. Abuse, for one. But that's in the New Testament, so I won't go into all of that today.
Vows are sacred to God, and He expects us to honor them.
As we learned the other day, God does not lie, and He never breaks His word. He expects the same from us.
Naturally, it's harder for us, because our flesh often gets in the way, but we have to be careful not to break promises, especially vows to God.
If you even think you might break a vow, or not be able to keep your promise, don't even make it in the first place.
I made a vow to God. It's very serious business and I don't take it lightly.
I purchased a purity ring for myself and made a vow that not only would I wait until marriage to have sex, but that I would save my first kiss for my husband as well.
I made this vow for myself, but also for my husband. And I take this vow very seriously.
It isn't always easy, but the ring is a wonderful reminder of my vow.
I hope you'll join me tomorrow when I read Numbers 31-32.
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