SCRIPTURE: Numbers (NIV) 9:6 But some of them could not celebrate the Passover on that day because they were ceremonially unclean on account of a dead body. So, they came to Moses and Aaron that same day 7 and said to Moses, “We have become unclean because of a dead body, but why should we be kept from presenting the LORD’s offering with the other Israelites at the appointed time?”
8 Moses answered them, “Wait until I find out what the LORD commands concerning you.” 9 Then the LORD said to Moses, 10 “Tell the Israelites:…
OBSERVATION: This verse indicates the level of relationship Moses had with God. He would meet with God. He would ask God about this matter. God would answer. Moses would get back to these people with the answer.
Moses had a history of speaking to God. Moses was confident that God had made him the leader. He knew he was responsible for leading these people, but he also knew that direction could only come from the Lord. His reply indicates that he believes God had an answer for this problem and that God would tell it to him.
APPLICATION: I have often responded to people, “Let me pray about this matter and see if God will give me an answer.” How weak my response is compared to Moses!
When we know God made us leaders, or God gave us children, or God made us to be a pastor or teacher or God put these neighbors or fellow workers near us, then we can trust Him to provide answers. Let your children know that you will take their questions to God and get back to them with His answer.
PRAYER: Lord, as I step out in faith to be what you have given me to be—a parent, a pastor, a teacher, a friend—I look to you for direction. You already know my limitations, and I am becoming more aware that you have no limitations, except my unbelief. I trust your love and your wisdom. Amen
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