The people of Reuben and of Gad desired to take their land before they crossed the Jordan.  “But Moses said to the people of Gad and to the people of Reuben, ‘Shall your brothers go to the war while you sit here?’” (Numbers 32:6)  Just like was expected of them, we are to help out those who are in need.  “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” (Hebrews 13:16)  Paul made a similar statement in his letter to the Galatians.  “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2)

Today’s reading: Numbers 31-32