Shabbat Devotional May 16,2026

TORAH: Numbers 1:1-4:20

PROPHETS: 1 Samuel 20:18-42*

GOSPEL: Mathew 24:29-36*

Today we pause for the first-ever National Shabbat here in our nation’s capital. What a beautiful day to celebrate the Lord together. ❤️

Today’s reading was from the book of Numbers. At times, reading through all the names and numbers can feel a little monotonous. But this morning, something stood out to me: God speaks even through this.

Each of us is unique. We come from different families, backgrounds, and nationalities — yet we are all God’s children. He loves each and every one of us, and His desire is for His children to be united, not divided

The New Testament reading reminded us that the time is near. We are called to learn the lesson of the fig tree, to stay watchful, and to remember that the harvest is plentiful. More than ever, we must share the Word of God boldly and faithfully, because His Word will never fail.

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.” — Matthew 24:35