How to be counted as somebody with God
You Count
"Take the sum of the children of Israel according to their number, and every man shall give a ransom for his soul." Exodus 30:12
The primary purpose of the half-shekel contribution was to serve as a
method for counting the people. In addition to this, the silver
collected was used in the building of the Tabernacle.
This became an annual collection during the month of Adar. The money
was specifically earmarked for the provision of the sacrifices, thereby
including all of Israel in this act of daily worship. In this manner, the shekel became a significant symbol of an individual's membership.
In order for us to be numbered among the community we must make a contribution to the community.
Rinah Shalom