February 23, 2018: SOAP #3004:  Numbers 12-13; Psalm 90; Mark 2

Scripture:  Numbers (NIV) 12:1 Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses because of his Cushite wife, for he had married a Cushite. 2 “Has the LORD spoken only through Moses?” they asked. “Hasn’t he also spoken through us?” And the LORD heard this…9 The anger of the LORD burned against them…

Observation:  Moses might not have heard his brother and sister complaining about Him, but there was One who did hear!  Moses might not have done anything about it, but the One who heard did!  Miriam was stricken with leprosy for seven days!

Application:  I need to be careful about what I say.  I might speak quietly enough so the one I am talking about does not hear…BUT I can never speak so softly that God does not hear!   God is the quiet listener to my every conversation!  And God is big enough to hold me accountable!

Prayer:    Holy Spirit, speak into my heart, interrupt my thoughts when I start to complain about those in authority over me, at work, in the community, and in the church.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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