It is really impactful to me to see these readings together. After all those details and numbers- God stops to tell us about sinning with our words and verbally spreading negativity. Thessalonians calls it being a busybody. The readings are like a 1-2 punch for me. Watch my attitude and watch my words. More correctly I need to keep my eyes on God, keep focused on the work he’s given me, and use my mouth only to exalt him.
Meek: quiet, gentle, not wanting to fight or argue with other people
Moses was meek yet he was one of the greatest men and leaders in the Bible–God himself spoke DIRECTLY to Moses, not in riddles or dreams like with other prophets–and yet Moses did not have to rule with an iron hand but rather with a gentle spirit. After all, Jesus himself had the same gentle spirit and he rewards those who conduct themselves in this way. (“Blessed are the meek”)
Note to self: being meek doesn’t mean getting walked all over!
Being the loudest does not make one the wisest. Wisdom radiates to far more from being quiet, listening and following the leading of the Holy Spirit rather than leading in ones own manner without the guiding hand of the Lord.
“Some of you walk in idleness, not busy at work but busybodies –” HEART CHECK to examine myself and my friendships to make sure we aren’t idle busybodies, but are active participants in the loving out the gospel.
30 Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, “We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it.” – I love Caleb’s confidence in the Lord!
The Numbers passage made me think about how I approach difficult situations. Do I focus on the circumstances and what I can control? Or do I remember and trust God’s promises and what He controls?
The people of Israel saw what they were up against. And they began to fear and doubt. They couldn’t see the past victories. Only the present uncertainty. God had lead them out of Egypt. He had parted the Red Sea. He drowned the Egyptian army. He gave them manna. And quail. But they still feared and doubted. How often we are in this same situation!!
Love love love 2 Thes 3:15. Definitely need that reminder a lot. People who sin differently than we do (because we all sin) should not be treated as the enemy but as a brother needing help.
It is really impactful to me to see these readings together. After all those details and numbers- God stops to tell us about sinning with our words and verbally spreading negativity. Thessalonians calls it being a busybody. The readings are like a 1-2 punch for me. Watch my attitude and watch my words. More correctly I need to keep my eyes on God, keep focused on the work he’s given me, and use my mouth only to exalt him.
Meek: quiet, gentle, not wanting to fight or argue with other people
Moses was meek yet he was one of the greatest men and leaders in the Bible–God himself spoke DIRECTLY to Moses, not in riddles or dreams like with other prophets–and yet Moses did not have to rule with an iron hand but rather with a gentle spirit. After all, Jesus himself had the same gentle spirit and he rewards those who conduct themselves in this way. (“Blessed are the meek”)
Note to self: being meek doesn’t mean getting walked all over!
Being the loudest does not make one the wisest. Wisdom radiates to far more from being quiet, listening and following the leading of the Holy Spirit rather than leading in ones own manner without the guiding hand of the Lord.
Busybodies never prosper…do the work of Christ
*note to self
“Some of you walk in idleness, not busy at work but busybodies –” HEART CHECK to examine myself and my friendships to make sure we aren’t idle busybodies, but are active participants in the loving out the gospel.
“Remember and trust God’s promises and what He controls.” Lord, help me with this! Amen.
30 Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, “We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it.” – I love Caleb’s confidence in the Lord!
The Numbers passage made me think about how I approach difficult situations. Do I focus on the circumstances and what I can control? Or do I remember and trust God’s promises and what He controls?
I pray that God would give me the confidence of Caleb.
The people of Israel saw what they were up against. And they began to fear and doubt. They couldn’t see the past victories. Only the present uncertainty. God had lead them out of Egypt. He had parted the Red Sea. He drowned the Egyptian army. He gave them manna. And quail. But they still feared and doubted. How often we are in this same situation!!
Love love love 2 Thes 3:15. Definitely need that reminder a lot. People who sin differently than we do (because we all sin) should not be treated as the enemy but as a brother needing help.
I’m SUPER behind, but just read this and wanted to thank you for your comment! Your words spoke to my heart!