Justice with Compassion

March 5

Daily Bible Reading: Numbers 34 – 36

Verse of the Day: Numbers 30:2 – “These are the commandments and the ordinances which Jehovah commanded by Moses unto the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho.”

We end our journey through the Book of Numbers with these chapters. We find God directing the people on the boundaries of Canaan. He gives through Moses directions on dividing up the land and providing for the Levites. Also, we find the cities of refuge – cities that one who has killed someone can go until they receive a fair trial. Many see the Old Testament as a harsh revengeful book. Instead, with a careful reading we find that God establishes limits and protection for His people. Today, consider where you would be, if God was a revengeful God.

Prayer: Merciful and Gracious God, thank You that You have sought to maintain justice while maintaining compassion through Jesus Christ. Amen.