3 They brought as their gifts before the LORD six coveredcarts and twelve oxen-an ox from each leader and acart from every two. These they presented before thetabernacle.- P160
Numbers 7:7-9 NLT
[7] He gave two wagons and four oxen to the Gershonite division for their work, [8] and he gave four wagons and eight oxen to the Merarite division for their work. All their work was done under the leadership of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest. [9] But he gave none of the wagons or oxen to the Kohathite division, since they were required to carry the sacred objects of the Tabernacle on their shoulders.
- P161
Once the tabernacle is set up, Moses anoints and consecrates it with all itsfurnishings. Then the leaders of Israel bring gifts before the Lord: one ox eachand six carts in total. These are to be used in the work at the tent of meeting.
Moses apportions the gifts to the Levite clans according to their work.- P161
We see thatwhen God gives us different responsibilities, He also often provides us withthe equipment or people we might need to complete the work. However,
this does not mean that we should ever be too proud or afraid to ask forhelp. - P162
We should also be gracious to those who may need assistance fromus. Just as the carts and oxen were used to transport partsof the tabernacle,
a simple car ride to bring someone to church can be a kingdom work thatbrings glory to God.- P162
