Numbers: 6:1-8, 22-26 | Being Wholly Devoted | Rich Jones

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The book of Numbers is called, “In the Wilderness” in the Hebrew bible. It was later called Numbers when it was translated into Greek and Latin. It was given the name ‘Numbers’ because the nation of Israel was numbered, or a census taken, twice in the book; once in the second year of their journey ‘in the wilderness’ and then almost 40 years later as they were about to enter into the land God had promised.

The Hebrew Bible name “In the Wilderness” is a good name in the sense that most of the book describes events that took place as Israel was in the wilderness those 40 years. There are many lessons for us in this book. They struggled in their faith and they grumbled against God. Paul says, “These things happened as an example. They were written for our instruction, that we would not falter as many of them did.

In other words, God will use this book to strengthen your faith!

In Numbers 6, God gives instructions for a man or woman who wishes to make a special vow of dedication to the Lord. It’s called the Nazarite vow, not to be confused with someone from Nazareth. The Hebrew word nazir means to be consecrated or separated for the Lord.

Someone taking the Nazarite vow could do so for either a period of time, such as 30 days, or could become a Nazarite for life. The prophet Samuel is an example in the Old Testament and John the Baptist is an example in the New Testament.

God made a way for a person, whether man or woman, to choose the kind of relationship he or she wants with God. That’s true for you and me as well. James 4:8 says, “Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.” God has made a way for us in Christ Jesus to have a relationship with God, but we must choose. What kind of relationship with God do you want?

The Nazarite vow was taken as a way for anyone who so chose to have a relationship of being wholly devoted to God. These are the principles that guide us into being wholly devoted to God.

I. “Come Away My Beloved”

That phrase comes from the Song of Solomon, but it beautifully captures the heart of what God is saying in Numbers 6.

The Nazarite vow was a special vow taken to become wholly dedicated to the Lord. As they would draw near to God, they would also ‘come away’ from other things.

Keep God in the center of your heart

The Nazarite vow included separating from wine and strong drink, as well as vinegar, grape juice or even fresh or dried grapes.

The reason for this is not given; however, many commentators believe that the fruit of the vine represented the best the earth had to offer.

What was there to drink in Israel in those days? There was water and there was wine. Milk would not last very long and neither would grape juice.

Therefore, to separate from the fruit of the vine was to come away from the extravagance of the world. The idea was that for a period of time, the person would be wholly devoted to God and would set aside the pleasures of the world so he would not be distracted by them.

It’s like fasting; separating yourself from things for a time to be wholly devoted to God, to seek His heart and to learn to pray.

Illus – There was a time when I needed God to answer a prayer, so I did what I called a Daniel fast; fasting all unhealthy things while I prayed and waited on God to answer.

Paul wrote to the church in Ephesus…

Ephesians 5:18, Do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,

What God is addressing is the importance of keeping God in the highest place; of remembering your first love.
Illus – Things can change over time; marriage can become routine; the job that at first was exciting and new can become mundane. Remember your first love, God says, and do the things you did at the first.
If you have forgotten how wonderful things were at the first in your relationship to the Lord, one thing is for certain, God most certainly has not forgotten.

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