"But the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, 'Because you did not trust Me to show My holiness in the sight of the Israelites, you will not bring this assembly into the land I have given them.'"
Numbers 20:12
Up until now, Moses and Aaron have always calmly interceded for the Israelites, no matter how rebellious or discontent they became. Here, Moses and Aaron are ordered to talk to a rock and let God show His glory by making water spring from it. Instead, the men strike the rock with their staves and denounce the Israelites for their continued disbelief.
This event shows us that God is teaching Moses and Aaron just as much as the rest of the Israelites, if not more. He is showing them that they were right in the past to stand up for their family members and intercede for each other, but anger against their own brothers is a harmful practice, even if they deserve it. Mercy. Patience. Kindness. These are important traits in any leader, particularly one who works for the Lord, who shows these traits in His actions towards us.
Question of the Day:
How often do we rebuke our brothers and sisters more harshly than they deserve? How often do we express our discontent when we ourselves have been shown mercy?
Prayer of the Day:
Teach me to be merciful, patient, and kind, no matter how my brother or sister wrongs me. Help me love others as You have first loved me. Grant me the strength to stand for what is right, no matter who attacks or rejects truth. Be glorified in my actions, and prevent me from acting in any way that does harm to Your holy Name. Amen.
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