Numbers

This morning I was reading Ezekiel 40-41 and Revelations 21. As I was reading it dawned on me how important numbers are to God. Ezekiel is sharing the vision he got from God about the temple and it is nothing more than a blueprint of it's size. When I read Revelations 21 it is a picture of the new Jerusalem and it is a blueprint again. When God gave Moses and later David plans for the tabernacle and the temple the numbers for everything were important. He said to build it exactly the way I tell you. When He gave Moses the ingredients and recipe for the holy annointing oil, the numbers were to be exact.

I am not ready this morning to write about all of the significance of those numbers and that is for one reason; I don't know. However it would take a fool not to realize that numbers are somehow important to God.

Well I am a pretty simple guy. Numbers are important to me as well. "One" is probably the most important to me. Here is a sample of the importance of "One" in my life.

I have one wife. She is the light and the lightening of my life. I love her so much. So, so much.

I have one family. They bring me great joy just to think about them. When I think of my children Crystal and Steve (son-in-law) and their children Hannah, Colby and Chase (happy, happy, happy, happy face), Steven and Michelle (I am hopeful), Taylor and Oliver (dog) it brings an immediate smile to my face. (even Oliver)

I have one set of parents. Oh God, what a heritage and blessing these people are in my life.

I have one God. He is God my Father, Jesus my Savior and The Holy Spirit my guide and source of power. He is my all in all. Joy unspeakable joy. (tears, tears and more tears of joy)

I have one life. Luke 12:48 (The Message) "...Great gifts mean great responsibilities; greater gifts, greater responsibilities!"