Today’s devotion comes from Numbers 29:12-40. Here is a link to this Scripture – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Numbers%2029&version=NASB1995
I quote only the following verses.
“12 ‘Then on the fifteenth day of the seventh month you shall have a holy convocation; you shall do no laborious work, and you shall observe a feast to the LORD for seven days. 13 You shall present a burnt offering, an offering by fire as a soothing aroma to the LORD: thirteen bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs one year old, which are without defect; …
17 ‘Then on the second day: twelve bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs one year old without defect; …
20 ‘Then on the third day: eleven bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs one year old without defect; …
23 ‘Then on the fourth day: ten bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs one year old without defect; …
26 ‘Then on the fifth day: nine bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs one year old without defect; …
29 ‘Then on the sixth day: eight bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs one year old without defect; …
32 ‘Then on the seventh day: seven bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs one year old without defect; …
35 ‘On the eighth day you shall have a solemn assembly; you shall do no laborious work. 36 But you shall present a burnt offering, an offering by fire, as a soothing aroma to the LORD: one bull, one ram, seven male lambs one year old without defect;” Numbers 29:12, 13, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, and 35-36.
————————-
From the fifteenth day of the seventh month in which it was commanded that thirteen bulls be presented for a burnt offering along with other animals and drink offerings until the seventh day, one less bull each day was commanded to be presented. On the eighth day, the bull, ram, and lamb offerings were substantially reduced and the offerings were finished.
This seems odd and begs the broader question.
Why are numbers so important? What are some possible reasons for the LORD to command such details in numbers in the book of Numbers and elsewhere?
Numbers show God’s attention to everything and His sovereignty over everything.
Every number, every offering, and everything else glorifies God.
“… To those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord; seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.” 2 Peter 1:1-3.
“19 The LORD has established His throne in the heavens,
And His sovereignty rules over all.
20 Bless the LORD, you His angels,
Mighty in strength, who perform His word,
Obeying the voice of His word!
21 Bless the LORD, all you His hosts,
You who serve Him, doing His will.
22 Bless the LORD, all you works of His,
In all places of His dominion;
Bless the LORD, O my soul!” Psalm 103:19-22.
Reformed Doctrine Daily Devotions 