Then the officers who were over the units of the army - the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds - went to Moses and said to him, "Your servants have counted the soldiers under our command, and not one is missing." Numbers 31:48-49
Twelve thousand men went to war with Midian. Twelve thousand men came home. Can you imagine what it would be like to come out of battle and realize that not one soldier had been killed? This was truly an amazing experience for the Israelites, and the commanders knew it. Upon realizing this had happened, they took all the gold they had acquired as plunder - 420 pounds of it - and gave it to the Lord.
Lord, do I recognize the miracles around me? The past few days have been filled with frustration over some broken promises at work, but I think the biggest challenges have been overcome. Thank You, Lord, for meeting me in the midst of the turmoil. Help me to gain control over the overwhelming tasks. In Your strength, I can also be strong.
I love You, Lord.