IN ADDITION TO

Today's reading: Numbers 29-32

"...in addition to the regular daily burnt offering and its accompanying drink offering."

If I have counted correctly, this same phrase is given to us thirteen times in this portion of reading. Thirteen times!

It's given in regards to special offerings for Passover, for the Festival or Trumpets, for the Day of Atonement and for the Festival of Shelters.

In addition to...

Which means 'over and above' in my book.

What are we doing that is 'over and above' for the Lord?

Church attendance is minimal.

Giving our tithes cheerfully is minimal.

Serving inside, and outside, our houses of worship is minimal.

Praying is minimal.

Time in the Word is minimal.

So, brothers and sisters, what are we doing in addition to our regular response to the Lord?

Where are we going above and beyond?

How are we going over and above?

It's individual. It's personal. It's needing to be Spirit led.

It's needing to be done.