Numbers 7:1–9 EASY: When Moses had put up God’s Tent, he poured special oil on it. He also poured it on the things in the tent, the altar and all the tools. This showed that all these things were special for God to use. Then the 12 leaders of Israel’s tribes came to God’s Tent. They brought gifts. These men were the leaders who had helped to count the people. They brought their gifts to the Lord. They brought six carts, one cart for every two leaders. They brought 12 oxen. That was one ox for each leader. They brought it all to God’s Tent. The Lord said to Moses, ‘Accept these gifts from the leaders. Give them to the Levites. All the Levites can use them for their work at the Tent of Meeting.’ So Moses took the carts and the oxen and he gave them to the Levites. He gave two carts and four oxen to the descendants of Gershon. He gave four carts and eight oxen to the descendants of Merari for their work. Ithamar was the son of Aaron. He had to tell the descendants of Merari the work that they should do. But the descendants of Kohath had to carry everything that was special on their shoulders. So, Moses did not give any carts or oxen to the descendants of Kohath.
When the leaders brought wagons and oxen, God directed Moses to distribute them according to each group’s responsibilities. God knew exactly what each person needed to complete their work. Whatever God calls us to do, we can trust Him to provide the strength, help, and resources we need. God gives each person different responsibilities and provides what is needed to fulfill them.
Lord Jesus, thank You and praise You for providing what I need to serve You. Help me faithfully carry out the work You have given me. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Your Mighty Precious Name Lord Jesus,
