Within the structure of the "Church in the Wilderness" all the levels of authority are not clear; there are not only different ranks, but there are various horizontal operations and administrations--civil, military, and spiritual.
It is interesting that--while the priests had physical oil placed on them (only representing the Spirit), on the other hand, the 70 elders had the actual prophetic anointing, the Spirit of God, that was upon Moses. These 70 elders are significant, in view of the 70 "sent ones" in Lk. 10:1-3, &9.
Within certain categories there is a distinct token of a vertical ascending authority structure as evidenced by the appointment of leaders over 10's, 50's, 100's, and 1,000's. A leader over 1,000 certainly has more authority than a leader over 10. ---Not more importance, but more authority. ---Not more worth, but more responsibility.
One thing is clear---Moses and God had the final say, and everybody knew it. In the Old Testament, as well as the New Testament, God has a chain of command amongst His people who serve as warriors in His Kingdom. Theocratic government is never "one man = one vote". Since we see through a glass, darkly, we may not perceive this power structure as God does, but it surely exists.
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Prayer Revivalist Antonio Toriaga
Apostolic Signs and Wonders
The Power of Generosity
(Deuteronomy 14:22-15:11) (Numbers 18:21-32)
Every three years, the Jewish people were commanded to give 10% of their annul income to the Levites; to provide for their needs as full time ministry personnel. The Levites in turn, gave a tithe of what they received; to Aaron the high priest, and to his sons for their service in the temple.
This was all part of the law that God gave to them through Moses. Under this law; obedience brought blessing, and disobedience brought a curse; and in many cases, the death penalty.
The average person could not go near the tent of meeting (God’s presence), or they would die for their sins. So, the Levites ministered to the Lord on behalf of the people. This was a full time job, thus they received a tithe of the general populations income; once every three years.
However; the Levites were also sinners, and needed sacrifice made for their sins. So, once a year, Aaron went into the Holy of Holies; to make a sacrifice for the whole Nation. Aaron, and his sons, received a tenth of what the Levites were given; to support them in their ministry to the Lord.
The law of giving tithes and offerings; had a three fold purpose:
1- To provide for a great feast of celebration; for God’s blessing and provision.
2- To provide for the Levites, and priests; who ministered to the Lord, on behalf of the Nation.
3- To provide for the poor, widows, and aliens living in the land, so that all might be blessed by God’s abundance.
So; as they people walked in obedience, the land was blessed, and all their needs were met in abundance!
Prayer Revivalist Antonio Toriaga
If we desire to see the Kingdom of God come, and His will be done on earth, as it is in heaven, then we must begin to live with the same spirit of generosity that he has shown us!
(1st John 3:16-20) (James 2:14-17)
** Generosity, celebration, and abandoned worship; are central to the Final Harvest on earth!
God gave us His very best: Holy Spirit.
Jesus gave us His very best: His own life.
What is the best that I can give; that will honor my Father?
We have been set free from the “Old Testament Law of Sin and Death”, which forced people to give 10% of their annual income, and celebrate a few required feasts. None of which, could force their hearts to be generous!
WE now live under the “Law of the Spirit of Life and Liberty”; administrated by Holy Spirit! (Romans 8:1-2)
How much generosity can Holy Spirit generate in my heart; if I allow Him?
