God Speaks
A Group of Men Led by Korah Oppose Moses and Aaron; God Shows Aaron is His Choice
Verse of the Day: [God’s chosen intercessors are to obediently stand in the gap as Aaron did.] “He [Aaron] stood between the living and the dead, and the plague stopped.” (Numbers 16:48 NIIV 2011)
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Reflection: Consider the following questions regarding Numbers 16-17:
1. What does this chapter tell me about God?
2. What does this chapter tell me about the human beings He created?
Here is one possible answer to each of these questions. Ask the Holy Spirit if there are any others for you personally to ponder.
Numbers 16
1. God sometimes chooses to take direct action to deal with rebellious leaders like Korah, Dathan, and Abiram.
2. People often choose to follow the wrong leaders.
Numbers 17
1. God sometimes uses very direct means to indicate His choice of who should lead His people as He did with Aaron’s staff that produced almonds.
2. People are, rightfully, terribly shaken when God acts so directly.
Prayer:
3. How might I pray regarding Numbers 16-17?
Dear ultimate Leader and Sovereign LORD, thank You that You do not countenance rebellion, particularly against leaders who are following You as Moses and Aaron did. You are the God who gives breath to all creatures. Please point out and deal ever so severely with the ringleaders (like Korah, Dathan, and Abiram) of the current rebellion in this day and age but spare the innocent or those who have been deceived. May I and Your chosen leaders not do things on our own initiative but in humble obedience and dependence on You. LORD, do what only You can do on behalf of the people You have promised to bless. LORD, make clear to everyone whom You have chosen to lead Your people in righteousness and fruitfulness. Give us a physical symbol like Aaron’s rod to remind us of the consequences of rebelling against You, Your laws, and Your principles. Henceforth, may people have a healthy fear of You and bring You glory, LORD. AMEN
Action: (Ask God, the Holy Spirit, if He wants you to work on one of the suggestions below or something else more personal that He points out.)
4. What action does the LORD want me to take in response to Numbers 16-17? With the help of God’s Holy Spirit:
- I will ask God the Holy Spirit for discernment as to whose leadership I choose to follow.
- I will study the scriptures regarding the qualities of godly leadership, and I will stand in support of people who are exhibiting those qualities.
- I will examine the actions of those running for public office so that I have a clearer picture of who deserves my support (with my prayer, finances, volunteer service and/or vote).
- I will politely but firmly speak out and/or take proper action against the issues or people who are speaking or acting in ways opposed to the LORD God, His people or His word and His ways.
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