I Want it Like This

God truly has a sense of humor
In the book of Numbers Chapters 13 and 14
God gave instructions on spying the land of promise...

The Israelites disbelieved and God was very angry
 
In chapter 15 there seem to be a swift change

From His fierce anger in the previous
God is here giving instruction on offerings
This sudden shift I find amusing...
 
"When you present a young bull as a burnt offering or a sacrifice in fulfillment of a special vow or as a peace offering to the Lord, then the grain offering accompanying it must include five quarts of choice flour mixed with two quarts of olive oil, plus two quarts of wine for the drink offering. This will be an offering made by fire, very pleasing to the Lord. Numbers 15:8-10
 
Wow, this is a meal spread
Consisting of meat, baked goods and wine
This is a choice but affordable banquet
And He added this will be well pleasing to Me
 
It's like ordering a meal and getting served accordingly
Well garnished and with some sweet wine...

A common saying... God doesn't eat our food

But He is specifying here what He wants and how

His command is clear; offer me the best
He will not accept just anything; 

We must be intentional in giving to The Lord

Not our standard but His

 

One may argue it's for them not now…
Throughout the generations to come, you are to present this 

offering to the Lord each year from the first of your ground flour. 

Numbers 15:21 Read further; Mark 12: 41...
 
God wants what He wants
Follow His instructions to the later
Get better understanding and comply
Honor must be communicated in your gifts to Him