Numbers.
They Do Count.
Now Think On This
Steve Martin
“Shim‘on Kefa went up and dragged the net ashore. It
was full of fish, 153 of them; but even with so many, the net wasn’t torn.” (John
21:11-12 Complete Jewish Bible)
Have you ever wondered why Scripture says there were
153 fish caught in the net? Why not just use an estimate, such as 150, or even 200,
to “evangelistically speak” as some would? Why did the Holy Spirit (Ruach
HaKodesh) even have the Apostle John record any number, and not just write that
Peter “had a lot of fish”?
I often consider these things. Why does the Lord so
often use specific numbers when He describes historical facts? He even says He
knows the number of hairs on our heads. “But the very hairs of your head are
all numbered.” (Matthew 10:30-31 NKJV)
Do you ever think as to why? Maybe it is just me and my thoughts.
Do you ever think as to why? Maybe it is just me and my thoughts.
Doing the job as an accountant for my daily work, I
am always aware of numbers, and particularly the “bottom line” in the company’s
monthly financial reports. Numbers give you a good picture of where you are at,
health wise in a business or ministry. As they say, generally speaking, good
numbers mean you are doing well, and the employees will get a paycheck come pay
day. That’s good!
So why is the Lord Jesus, sitting on His heavenly throne
today, caring so much about numbers, and makes sure we do also? I believe it is
another reflection of His heart for us, to show us specifically that everything
that happens to us in our daily life is fully known by Him. He does care. And
He wants you to know that.
Yeshua (Jesus) cares if you only have $49.50 for the
groceries needed for these next three days, when the store will tell you those
items will cost $52.18. He cares if the $725 rent that is due in seven days is going to be there,
and you only have $650 now, and the paycheck isn’t coming until the following
Friday. Our Lord cares if your only transportation breaks down. Then the auto
shop tells you it will be $824 to fix it. Your checking account says you have
$328 and your credit card is almost maxed out. How is it going to get repaired?
Walking in faith is believing He cares for you, even
in regards to the very number of hairs on your head, which by the way will need
cutting soon, yet another $14.95 (cheap in many places in the USA) in three
weeks.
When it looks like you are going to be lacking in
what is needed, or when you are
lacking in what is needed now, our Bible tells us, in very accurate and
historical terms, that we can count on Him to be our Provider, to be Jehovah
Jireh (the Lord provides) that He is.
Look back on your life today from where you were a
few months ago, a few years, a few decades. Hasn’t He brought you thus far? You
have made it, haven’t you? Give thanks to the Lord for that. I do every day.
Jesus didn’t promise us a rose garden. He did
promise to lead us in the way we are to go, and by taking that road, His way,
His promises are daily proven, and His faithfulness will always be known in our
life.
Numbers do count, because we are counted as very
important to Him. His love abounds beyond all that we can comprehend in this
life.
In a short period of time, known by God the Father,
these days are also numbered. Then we, who believe in Jesus the Messiah as our
Savior, will be with Him for eternity in heaven. You and I can count on that!
Now think on this, in the love
of Jesus,
Steve Martin
Love For His People, Inc.
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