The Book of Numbers: and the blessings of #13

The Book of Numbers: and the blessings of #13

Welcome to the Book of Numbers (and the blessings of #13). As the fourth book of the Hebrew Bible and the Torah, Numbers invites us into a sacred journey of faith, obedience, and trust. At the foot of Mount Sinai, God established His presence among His people: guiding, protecting, and lovingly shaping them for the promise ahead. The Israelites are counted not as figures on a list, but as souls known, loved, and called by God. Numbers are more than a census; it is a reminder to center our lives on God. It reveals His order, His faithfulness, and His unfailing love for humanity. We are never just numbers; we are His creation, His reflection, His story unfolding across generations. This book also reflects my own journey. After writing twelve books, this thirteenth one stands as a testament to God’s ongoing guidance and grace. Although some view thirteen with superstition, I see it as bold, courageous, and set apart; much like the path God has ordered for my life. My mother, Anna Ruth, would be overjoyed. Every book before this one has been a steppingstone of grace, but this thirteenth feels like a holy threshold and a divine invitation to something deeper. As the Book of Numbers speaks of God’s counting, I find myself counting too: my blessings, my journey, and most dearly, my thirteen precious grandchildren. Each book has been a gift from my heart to theirs. Pick up this book today and begin your own journey of counting your blessings, one by one.