Observation: The Lord tells Moses which individuals will help with the census of the fighting men of Israel, and thus become their tribe's military leader. For Judah, it is Nahshon. This is a name of note, as Nahshon is actually in the lineage of David, and thus also Jesus. He was also the first person to present an offering during the dedication of the Tabernacle. Some 'traditions' about him not in the bible are that he was Moses' brother in-law (thus maybe married to Mariam), he was the first person to enter the Red Sea at its parting, and that later he would be the father in-law of Rahab the prostitute who aided in the defeat of Jerico.
That's a lot to attribute to one pretty obscure individual.
Application: I am again reminded today about how one person's basic work can play a part in God's plan. Ignoring even the non-biblical accounts of Nahshon, the fact he served in the original organization of Judah, and that he stepped forward with the first sacrifice for the Tabernacle, are significant in how the narrative of the wilderness transpires. This period was key for how the Lord would work through Israel for centuries to come, and Nahshon simply ... showed up and did the tasks he was asked to do.
How am I just showing up and doing my tasks? I work, but what other tasks should I be engaging with? It doesn't have to be work ... it could be just stepping forward for worship, or being humble when asked to do something.
I should have my eye open for something soon, some request of my time and effort to be made. And I should simply show up and humbly do it.
Prayer: Lord, in your wise words about Israel, you have given us so many examples of how we are to live. May I consider Nahshon's willingness to simply do the tasks assigned to him. Amen.
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