I am using the daily Bible reading schedule from “The Bible.net” for my daily Bible reading. I had been using One Year Bible Online, but it was time for a change.

Today, I am reading and commenting on Numbers 7.

    Once the Tabernacle was built, set up, and dedicated the leaders of each of the tribes got together and gave offerings and donations for the transport of the Tabernacle and its supplies. In addition, they coordinated dedication gifts for the altar. The leaders coordinated their gifts so that each tribe had equal “ownership” of the Tabernacle. The leaders, out of their own wealth, supplied these gifts on behalf of those they led. It is the responsibility of leadership to work together with each other to ensure that all of the people they represent are equally empowered in their worship of God. Leadership should not be trying to one up each other in an attempt to get those they represent favored status. Rather, they should work together to see that all of the people are treated equally.