...as the Lord commanded...

I have been reading the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. I have done this before and have wondered at times just how the information in this book applies to my life. Anyway, as I was reading today, I became aware of a pattern that is clearly evident, at least in the first 5 chapters. At the end of each of these chapters is the phrase "...as the Lord commanded." I have been reminded from this of the necessity of doing things God's way when His Word tells us what we should be doing. Here learn the importance of obedience because of who the One is who is issuing the commands.