Making Atonement for Ourselves

Scripture Numbers 31: [50] So we have brought as an offering to the LORD the gold articles each of us acquired–armlets, bracelets, signet rings, earrings and necklaces–to make atonement for ourselves before the LORD.”

Observation: These soldiers gave their offerings to the Lord because they went out to battle won and not one soldier of theirs was missing. They gave God all of the gold they plundered as an offering. God has led us in so many battles and has watched over us and kept us safe, so what is our atonement to Him. He doesn’t need gold, money or anything else of this world, He created it. All he desires of us is our genuine love and obedience, that is what He requires for our atonement and as easy as that sounds since He has provided everything for us we rarely give it to Him.

Application: I know God deserves my total commitment and love and I truly want to give it to Him, but my pride and sinful nature stops me from giving it completely. My focus is still too much on myself and I struggle each day to be obedient to all my Lord’s desires. I need to keep His commandments and know it is not an option to disobey. I need to show my Lord the love I have for Him and to draw close to Him each day.

Prayer: My Lord you deserve all of my love, praise and obedience and I want to give it to you. Help me stay focused on you and the task you set before me. I want to be the man you call me to be and do your will each day of my life. Help me honor you.