Read Leviticus 23:1 through 27:34
The house was filled with the noise of laughter. The rooms carried the aroma of food. Great-grandparents held their great-grandchildren. A father finally saw his son after months in another country. A grandmother carried her grandson for the first time. Everyone was taking pictures and telling stories. This family celebration was an experience they would never forget.
“Celebrate this as a festival to the Lord for seven days each year. This is to be a lasting ordinance for the generations to come; celebrate it in the seventh month” (Leviticus 23:41).
Festivals are unique in each culture, but they are important for everyone. God wanted Israel to celebrate and make that observation a tradition. The continuing process of remembering God and His works, of highlighting God for seven days in the seventh month, was like a family reunion. They recalled history. They celebrated provision. God hopes His family members today will also choose to celebrate.
Festivals are unique in each culture, but they are important for everyone. God wanted Israel to celebrate and make that observation a tradition. The continuing process of remembering God and His works, of highlighting God for seven days in the seventh month, was like a family reunion. They recalled history. They celebrated provision. God hopes His family members today will also choose to celebrate.
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Celebration is more possible for those who notice God’s wonder in various situations.
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