Oct10

"And the LORD spake suddenly unto Moses, and unto Aaron, and unto Miriam, Come out ye three unto the tabernacle of the congregation. And they three came out. And the LORD came down in the pillar of the clouds, and stood in the door of the tabernacle, and called Aaron and Miriam: and they both came forth. And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream. My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house. With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches . . ." Numbers 12:4-8

Miriam and Aaron represented the priests and prophets, the two most powerful groups next to Moses. The real issue was their growing jealousy of Moses' position and influence. Since they could not find fault with the way Moses was leading his people, they chose to criticize his wife. Rather than to deal with their envy and pride, they chose to create a diversion. This happens with God's children today. Let us keep in mind that God chose Moses long before he was conscious of God's plan for him. God promised to be with him, and He doubled that promise by fitting him for His every task. He gives us that promise also, because we were chosen before we were conscious of God's plan for us!

Moses was privileged to spend much time in God's presence. He ascended the Mount of God and walked right into His presence. He listened while God spoke to him clearly, and in turn Moses pleaded the cause and needs of his people through fervent prayer, again in God's presence.
And so it is with us! God chose us to be His very own: ". . .I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine" (Isaiah 43:1). We too, spend many days and nights in prayer talking with God, It is not a one-way conversation because God also speaks to us through His Word, the Bible, both at church and in the privacy of our homes. He speaks clearly to us if we will just lend a listening ear.

Application:
Many consider Moses' position of leadership unique. But it really wasn't much different from ours today. We are called to lead our family, neighbors, and circle of friends through the wilderness of daily challenges and momentary setbacks to the promised land of heaven's mansion. God is with us and He fits us for our daily tasks.

May God bless you with a wonderful day as you listen for the Lord to speak to you through His inspiring Word.

Love in Christ,
Sandy