Revelation Of Christ In OT

Even when we don’t see Him, He’s working.

I stay under the umbrella of His will.

Numbers 2:9 NIV

All the men assigned to the camp of Judah, according to their divisions, number 186,400. They will set out first.

Numbers 2:16 NIV

All the men assigned to the camp of Reuben, according to their divisions, number 151,450. They will set out second.

Numbers 2:17 NIV

Then the tent of meeting and the camp of the Levites will set out in the middle of the camps. They will set out in the same order as they encamp, each in their own place under their standard.

Numbers 2:24 NIV

All the men assigned to the camp of Ephraim, according to their divisions, number 108,100. They will set out third.

Numbers 2:31 NIV

All the men assigned to the camp of Dan number 157,600. They will set out last, under their standards.

Thousands of years prior to Christ’s life and crucifixion, Israel gathered as a giant cross.

What are some take aways from this?

God is at work in our lives even when we don’t see it or understand it.

God has a plan and it is good because He is good.

This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice in it - Psalm 118:24

Judah means praise.

Judah is on the east where the sun rises first. Judah is the first to break camp to break in the morning.

Begin everyday and any activity with praise..

Proverbs 8:17 says, He loves them those who seek Him early -

Don’t require crisis to ask for His guidance. Psalm 147:11

Psalm 147:11 KJV 1900

The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, In those that hope in his mercy.

*He is a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him.

Interesting truth - The four standards around the Tabernacle are the same animals around the throne in Revelation (Rev. 4:7)

Plan of Salvation revealed in lineage of Adam

Adam = Man

Seth = Appointed

Enosh = Mortal

Cainan = Sorrow

Mahalel = Blessed

Jared = Shall come down

Enoch = Teaching

Methusaleh = When I die it shall come; His death shall bring

Lamech = Despair

Noah = Rest

“Man (is) appointed mortal sorrow; (but) the Blessed God shall come down teaching (that) His death shall bring (the) despairing rest.”

Conclusion - God is a God of order. He’s always moving with order and organization. He’s going to reveal His will to His people. Amos 3:7

Amos 3:7 NIV

Surely the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets.

He will order our steps and lead us into truth

Psalm 37:23 KJV 1900

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: And he delighteth in his way.

John 16:13 KJV 1900

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Follow His plan and stay in His will.

It is better than yours.

It is safer than yours.

It is how we distinguish ourselves as children of God. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God.