11They say, ˝How would God kn...

11They say, "How would God know? Does the Most High know anything?"

12This is what the wicked are like— always free of care, they go on amassing wealth.

13Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure and have washed my hands in innocence.

14All day long I have been afflicted, and every morning brings new punishments.
- P71

The psalmist struggles internally while reflecting on God’s goodness. He observes that the arrogant and wicked seem to prosper while those who follow God face hardship. - P72

The psalmist envies the wicked and even questions why he should be faithful. Many believers have similar thoughts, wondering why they must struggle when others seem to have everything they desire. Yet, the psalmist realizes that focusing solely on material wealth and worldly success can cause a person to lose eternal perspective. - P72

True fulfillment is found not in our possessions but in our relationship with God. - P72

Through Jesus Christ, we have something far greater than anything the world can offer: eternal security and divine purpose. - P72

We can anchor our joy and contentment in this truth. - P72

When have you envied those who seemed to thrive without God?
Ask the Lord to help you find contentment in His presence rather than in fleeting worldly success. - P72

Lord, when I see the wicked prosper, help me not to grow weary in my faith. - P73

Keep my heart from envy and remind me that You are my true reward. - P73

Strengthen my trust in Your justice and faithfulness. In Your name I pray, amen. - P73

The psalmist struggles with envy toward the wicked, who seem to prosperdespite their arrogance. He describes their wealth, pride, and apparent immunity to suffering, leading him to question the value of righteousness.  - P71

He wonders if his keeping his heart pure has been
 in vain amid daily hardships. - P71

The wicked are prideful and rebellious in their prosperity. They mock Godand live without restraint, and yet they seem to thrive materially. Meanwhile, the psalmist struggles with affliction despite his continual commit-ment to God. He experiences frustration and doubt at this apparent in-justice.  - P72

We might wrestle with similar feelings, especially when we equatematerial success with God‘s favor. However, Scripture teaches that trialsrefine our character and deepen our trust in God.  - P72

Prosperity is not always asign of divine approval, just as suffering is not necessarily a mark of divinedispleasure.  - P72

God‘s patience with the wicked does not mean He endorsestheir ways. In His perfect timing, He will bring justice, and His righteous-ness will prevail - P72

Jesus Himself faced many trials, so we can anticipate that following Himdoes not mean we live our lives without any troubles. We are not promisedmaterial wealth, perfect health, and all the wants and desires of our hearts.
- P73

However, in following Christ, we can know that we will always be able tofind comfort in the ultimate source of joy, peace, and hope during momentswhen the burdens of life are overwhelming and full of despair.  - P73

That ultimate source of hope is the love, truth, and grace found only in Christ Jesus.
This means that, as believers in Him, we can find true prosperity-thefreedom that is found only in a restored relationship with God. - P73

˝사람들은 영적으로 최상일 때는 매우 대단한 성도라는...

"사람들은 영적으로 최상일 때는 매우 대단한 성도라는 말을 듣습니다. 그러나영적으로 침체일 때는 아무에게도 본이 되지 않는 형편없는 성도가 됩니다." 제자 혹은 성도의 삶은 영적 홍역에 걸린 것처럼 부분적으로 드러나는 것이 아니라, 삶의 전 영역에서 드러나야 합니다. 이때 우리는 ‘교만‘을 경계해야 합니다.
교만은 자신을 신격화해서 하나님의 자리를 대신하려는 욕망입니다. - P190

진정한 겸손은 전적으로 하나님의 능력을 의지하것입니다. 나 스스로 할 수 있다는 말만 교만이 아니라, 나 스스로 할 수 없다.말도 교만임을 명심해야 합니다.
챔버스가 말하는 ‘능력 없는 십자가는 여전히 자기 과거에 얽매여 있는 사람이취하는 태도입니다. 그들은 ‘영적 홍역처럼 몇 군데에만 새로운 이름을 가진들입니다.  - P190

우리가 스스로 ‘성도‘라 말하지 않는 이유는 "당신이 성도가 되고 싶지 않거나 당신을 성도로 만드신 하나님을 믿지 않거나 둘 중 하나입니다. 어면 우리 마음속에 애써 피하고 싶은 사명이 있었던 것은 아닙니까?  - P190

진정한 성도가 되는 방법은 주님께 나아와 주님과 함께 거하는 것입니다. 우리가 이 세상서 주님과 함께 성도로서 살면 영원히 주님과 함께 거하게 될 것입니다.
한줄노트 ‘나는 진정한 성도라고 할 수 없어!‘라는 말이 겸손이 아닌 또 다른 교만이라는 사실을 기억하십시오.
- P190

묵상 질문 당신은 부분적인 그리스도인입니까, 아니면 언제나 하나님을 묵상하고 바라는 온전한성도입니까? - P190

Mark 1:17 NLT
[17] Jesus called out to them, "Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!" - P191

6This is what the Lord comman...

6This is what the Lord commands for Zelophehad’s daughters: They may marry anyone they please as long as they marry within their father’s tribal clan.

7No inheritance in Israel is to pass from one tribe to another, for every Israelite shall keep the tribal inheritance of their ancestors.

8Every daughter who inherits land in any Israelite tribe must marry someone in her father’s tribal clan, so that every Israelite will possess the inheritance of their ancestors.

9No inheritance may pass from one tribe to another, for each Israelite tribe is to keep the land it inherits."

- P67

10So Zelophehad’s daughters did as the Lord commanded Moses.

11Zelophehad’s daughters—Mahlah, Tirzah, Hoglah, Milkah and Noah—married their cousins on their father’s side.

12They married within the clans of the descendants of Manasseh son of Joseph, and their inheritance remained in their father’s tribe and clan.

13These are the commands and regulations the Lord gave through Moses to the Israelites on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho.

- P67

The leaders of Manasseh worry that if the daughters of Zelophehad marryoutside the tribe, their land will transfer to another tribe. God commands thedaughters of Zelophehad to marry within their tribe to keep land inheritancestable.  - P67

The daughters obey, preserving their family‘s portion. - P67

The leaders of the clan of Gilead come to Moses with a concern about the inheritance of Zelophehad’s daughters. They fear that if the daughters marry men from other tribes, their land would eventually belong to the tribes they marry into. - P68

The Lord affirms that the leaders present a legitimate concern; they rightfully want to protect their clan’s inheritance. His instruction is that the daughters of Zelophehad can marry whoever they please within their father’s tribal clan, ensuring the land stays within the tribe. - P68

While granting them the right to inherit, God sets boundaries to preserve the inheritance of each tribe. God cares about maintaining fairness within His community. - P68

He turns our thoughtful questions into perfect solutions that align with His divine order.
- P68

The daughters of Zelophehad respond to God‘s instructions in obedience,
placing God‘s will above their own. This is important because God‘s instructions provide the blueprint for how God‘s people are to build theirlives as they enter the promised land.  - P68

Now, as the Israelites camp on theplains of Moab, about to crossoss the JordanJordan River to take possession of theirinheritance, God presents them with a manual for life.  - P68

They are to carefullyprotect their inheritance, whichnot only their land but also theirfaith. Though granted freedoms, they must be guided by thecommands given by God.  - P68

Ultimately, they must place God‘s commandsabove their own desires. For God‘s people, obedience is the key to life. - P68

Heavenly Father, thank you for revealing the blueprint for my life and guiding me to live in a way that honors You. - P69

Help me align every area of my life with Your will so that I may glorify You. In Jesus’ name, amen. - P69

As we complete one phase of our journey and prepare for the next, we oftereflect on our mistakes and make plans to avoid repeating them. In a similway, the book of Numbers recounts the Israelites‘ long journey toward thepromised land. It recounts the census, the giving of the Law, and the distrbution of the land. It concludes with additions to the Law that will guithe Israelites‘ new way of life in the promised land.  - P69

God has already provided everything they need, now it is up to the Israelites to commit to theway of life He has set before them. When they possess the land, they muremember the God who spoke to Zelophehad‘s daughters.  - P69

He is a Gowho upholds His commands, grants privileges within the good boundariesof His will, and expects obedience from His people.  - P69

Remembering God‘sprovision and instructions is key at every stage of our lives, whether we areat the end of one chapter or at the beginning of another. - P69

주님께서 우리에게 ˝오라˝고 말씀하실 때 우리 삶이 ...

주님께서 우리에게 "오라"고 말씀하실 때 우리 삶이 가려집니다. "주께 나아가주님의 말씀에 자신을 다 내려놓을 만큼 어리석은 자가 되십시오. 주께 나아가는자세는 마음을 다해 모든 것을 내려놓고 주께 맡기는 것입니다." 주님 앞에서는어리석은 자가 되어도 괜찮습니다. 어린아이와 같은 마음으로 나아가도 괜찮습니다. 이러한 자세야말로 주님께 나아가는 최선의 방법입니다. - P189

이것을 하라. 저것을 하지말라가 아니라 내게로 오라 입니다." 기억하십시오 지금 우리에게 필요한 것은이것저것 하기 위해 고민하는 것이 아니라, 단지 주님께 나아오는 것입니다. 주님께 나아오면 주님이 우리와 어디든 동행하실 것입니다.
- P189

한줄노트 그리스도인에게 "내게로 오라"는 말씀은 어떤 전략보다도 확실하고 적극적인 승리의 비결입니다.
묵상 질문 당신이 어리석은 자가 되어 어린아이처럼 주님 앞에 내려놓아야 할 짐은 무엇입니까? - P189

John 1:38-39 NLT
[38] Jesus looked around and saw them following. "What do you want?" he asked them. They replied, "Rabbi" (which means "Teacher"), "where are you staying?" [39] "Come and see," he said. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon when they went with him to the place where he was staying, and they remained with him the rest of the day.
- P190

"사람들은 영적으로 최상일 때는 매우 대단한 성도라는 말을 듣습니다. 그러나영적으로 침체일 때는 아무에게도 본이 되지 않는 형편없는 성도가 됩니다. 제자 혹은 성도의 삶은 영적 홍역에 걸린 것처럼 부분적으로 드러나는 것이 아니라, 삶의 전 영역에서 드러나야 합니다. 이때 우리는 ‘교만을 경계해야 합니다.
교만은 자신을 신격화해서 하나님의 자리를 대신하려는 욕망입니다.
- P190

아, 나는 도저히 성도라고 할 수 없어!"라고 말하는 것은 하나님을 향한 무의식적인 신성 모독입니다. 문자적으로 이 말은 ‘나는 너무나 약하고 가능성이 없기에 십자가의 속죄로도 나를 어쩔 수 없어‘라는 의미로, 당신을 정도로 만드신 하나님께 도전하는 것입니다." 진정한 겸손은 전적으로 하나님의 능력을 의지하는것입니다. 나 스스로 할 수 있다는 말만 교만이 아니라 나 스스로 할 수 없다는말도 교만임을 명심해야 합니다.
- P190

챔버스가 말하는 ‘능력 없는 십자가는 여전히 자기 과거에 얽매여 있는 사람이취하는 태도입니다. 그들은 ‘영적 홍역처럼 몇 군데에만 새로운 이름을 가진 자들입니다. 우리가 스스로 ‘성도‘라 말하지 않는 이유는 "당신이 성도가 되고 싶지 않거나 당신을 성도로 만드신 하나님을 믿지 않거나 둘 중 하나입니다. 어쩌면 우리 마음속에 애써 피하고 싶은 사명이 있었던 것은 아닙니까? 진정한 성도가 되는 방법은 주님께 나아와 주님과 함께 거하는 것입니다.  - P190

우리가 이 세상에서 주님과 함께 성도로서 살면 영원히 주님과 함께 거하게 될 것입니다.
한줄노트 ‘나는 진정한 성도라고 할 수 없어!‘라는 말이 겸손이 아닌 또 다른 교만이라는 사실을 기억하십시오.

묵상 질문 당신은 부분적인 그리스도인입니까, 아니면 언제나 하나님을 묵상하고 바라는 온전한 성도입니까? - P190

22˝‘But if without enmity som...

22"‘But if without enmity someone suddenly pushes another or throws something at them unintentionally

23or, without seeing them, drops on them a stone heavy enough to kill them, and they die, then since that other person was not an enemy and no harm was intended,

24the assembly must judge between the accused and the avenger of blood according to these regulations.

25The assembly must protect the one accused of murder from the avenger of blood and send the accused back to the city of refuge to which they fled. The accused must stay there until the death of the high priest, who was anointed with the holy oil.

- P62

30"‘Anyone who kills a person is to be put to death as a murderer only on the testimony of witnesses. But no one is to be put to death on the testimony of only one witness.

31"‘Do not accept a ransom for the life of a murderer, who deserves to die. They are to be put to death. - P63

While the Law shows no mercy to those who intentionally kill another, God grants mercy to those who unintentionally cause the death of another. - P64

If such an incident occurs, the accused must flee to one of the cities of refuge, and the assembly is to protect them from the avenger of blood. If it is determined that the death was unintentional, they must remain in the city of refuge until the death of the high priest. - P64

Every life created by God is precious, so the Law demands a life for a life that was intentionally taken. However, God shows mercy to those who cause harm by accident, ensuring their protection from further retribution. - P64

Justice and mercy are both part of God’s character and both are evident in His commands. - P64

Heavenly Father, I praise You for Your mercy and justice. - P65

Please forgive me for my intentional and unintentional sins, and grant me the wisdom and strength to live in a way that displays Your mercy and justice. In Jesus’ name, amen. - P64

The author explains laws for unintentional killing. If a person kills withouthatred, the congregation judges the case. If the person is innocent, theymust stay in a city of refuge until the high priest dies.  - P63

Murderers face execu-tion because bloodshed defiles the land, which can only be cleansed by themurderer‘s death. - P63

Although God shows mercy to the accused by allowing them to stay safelyin a city of refuge, it does not mean that He disregards the death theycaused.  - P64

While the city of refuge grants them life, they are restricted fromleaving its boundaries until the death of the high priest. This not only protects them but also prevents further bloodshed in the nation.  - P64

For the samepurpose, intentional murderers are to be put to death. No ransom can beaccepted for their lives. These laws are given to prevent the land from beingpolluted or defiled by bloodshed, because it is where the Lord dwellsHis people.  - P64

Because God dwells among them, God‘s people are to be carefulto practice both mercy and justice. - P64

A non-Christian friend once asked me, "You go to church every Sunday torepent, right?" I replied, "Not just on Sundays; we ask for forgiveness everyday." Whether our sin is big or small, intentional or unintentional, involv-ing other persons or just ourselves, receiving God‘s mercy does not absolveus of responsibility.  - P65

We must acknowledge, accept, and take responsibilityfor the damage our sins cause. God‘s mercy isn‘t a free pass to continue insin; it frees us to live in a way that upholds His justice. - P65