Bibledoorajar: The Power Within

     On the South was the encampment led by the tribe of Reuben, then Gad and then Simeon and they were to embark second. To the West was the tribe of Ephraim, then Manasseh and Benjamin who would move out third. And lastly moving out from the North was Dan, then Asher and Napthali. Within these surrounding tribal formations were the protectors of the Sanctuary and the servants of the priests (Levites). God spoke to Moses and told him to bring the tribe of Levi and have them stand before the High Priest whom they were to serve. They were to be sure that any and all things related to the service of the Tabernacle were performed properly. They also had many responsibilities detailed to perform when it was time to move. Holy things not handled properly could present problems. For instance, as an example, there had to be a means to perpetuate the continual burnt offering that could never go out. The holiest items were handled by the Kohathites, then the next holiest by the Gershonites and the least holy items were carried by the Mararites. The Levite families encamped around the Tabernacle on the West, South and North sides while the East side was the dwelling place of Aaron, Moses and their families.
     I live in a state where many people love to line dance. These " boot and scoot" lines attempt to dance synchronized steps in a straight line. Contact or relating to the person next to you is not required to have fun. The goal is to synchronize. I learned in Israel that the line dance would never work among the religious Jews. There, they link arms and dance in an unbroken circle. This unbroken circle recognizes the fact that Supernatural Power comes from within the circle just as it did with the Ark within the emcampment formation. The Jewish dancers we watched found joy in the Lord and in one another as they danced in unity before Him. As we Christians joined them in the dance there was a great joy and a sense of the miraculousness of it all.
     God works best through encircled people who sense the Power within that ensures justice for all. Those in the circle are challenged by God's laws, the keeping of which leads to blessings and supernatural protection. It was the duty of the Children of Israel to move in unity and when they did it well it brought them delight. And nothing is more delightful today than to come together with other Christians doing what is required but knowing it is what we want to do. It is both good and pleasant!

  " Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! 

David--Psalms 133