This chapter in numbers gives us a little history lesson about what was to be done with murderers. It is interesting to the see the parallels that can be made with issues of a time long ago and today. In today’s society we are often overrun on the evening news with stories of murder, crime, and deceit. People often speculate about how much more sinful people are today but we see that the Israelites were dealing with many of the same issues.

The verse that sticks out to me the most is verse 28: The accused must stay in his city of refuge until the death of the high priest; only after the death of the high priest may he return to his own property. Immediately this verse drew a great picture of Jesus Christ. We are reminded that the death of Jesus on the cross is the only way that we are forgiven for our sins. We are so lucky that we could commit any sin on the face of the earth and the ultimate sacrifice has already been given to pardon us from our sins.  Jesus gives hope to the hopeless and help to the helpless. When we have nowhere else to turn, Jesus is already right beside us waiting for us to come back to him.

Father God, thank you for this passage to open our eyes, knowing that we must always come back to you to ask for forgiveness. You are the ultimate redeemer. No sin is too large or too small to be forgiven and I thank you for the sacrifice that you made on my behalf. Father steer me away from sin and continue to keep my mind and heart focused on you this week.

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