Strong Tower

A daily scripture exposition.

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Numbers 1:46-49 NLT
“The total number was 603,550. But this total did not include the Levites. For the Lord had said to Moses, “Do not include the tribe of Levi in the registration; do not count them with the rest of the Israelites.”

*Do not include!*
Census-taking can be a powerful tool in organization and management. However, if we are not vigilant and mindful of its purpose—especially when the task is divinely appointed—it can lead us astray. When Moses conducted the census of the Israelites’ men aged twenty and older, he faced no pressure to perform because he wasn’t given a specific numerical target to reach. Since the Lord never puts anyone under pressure, we should not do it to ourselves.

Another important lesson is that Moses strictly adhered to God’s instructions by excluding the Levites from the census count. By faithfully following divine directives, he garnered no disapproval from God, highlighting an important truth: earning God’s commendation requires meticulously following His guidelines.

Friends, we must consistently seek God’s guidance in our endeavours, praying for discernment to avoid the temptation to overlook His instructions or misinterpret our abilities. Furthermore, we should not embark on any task—regardless of how skilled or prepared we feel—without first securing His explicit approval. True success and fulfillment lie in following God’s leading.

Prayer
Heavenly Father, grant me the discernment to refrain from overzealousness—participating in tasks merely because I believe I can do them, rather than responding to Your call and purpose. Guide my heart to seek Your direction in all I undertake, so that my actions align with Your desires and bring glory to Your name. In Jesus’s name, I pray. Amen.

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