What is the acceptable coin for my “piece of silver”? The denomination is not as important as the content. Silver denotes “redemption” in Scripture. The half shekel is .27 ounces of silver. The pre-1965 U.S. half dollars had an appropriate amount of silver. What is most important is the intent behind the giving of the ransom money. It is all about Love for mankind and their ultimate reconciliation to Our Heavenly Father. Currently, the most common denomination being offered is the 1 ounce silver coin or silver round. A silver round is “hallmarked” by the private mint to insure authenticity whereas the coin is stamped by the authorized mint.
For those who live in countries where there is no option to get silver and ship it to the “Treasury”, you should still register and check the box as shown below:
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One aspect of Love is to help those without the resources to fulfill their calling. You can see the last checkbox is for those who plan to “stand in the gap” with additional resources. Those who write and give, not having ready access to the Internet, we will register you with the information you provide in your letter.
This census is not for everyone. As we shared in our weekly online Bible study yesterday, a remnant is called to overtake the Midianites (strife and confusion). 22,000 of the children of Israel were full of “fear and trembling” and were sent home. 9,700 were not afraid but were not fully equipped with the Word to participate. The final 300 were the ones “counted” and ordained to conduct the warfare against Midian. They were as “broken pots or vessels” who brought forth light.
Our Heavenly Father does not need huge numbers to bring forth HIS Kingdom. HE will use those who are in unity and are willing to be counted “in the net”.