Numbers 14
Inspired thots
There is so much to glean from this chapter.
1) The people lost heart easily on hearing some frightening news about the new land they are to enter. They had a Fearful spirit. (v2). A fearful spirit is dangerous for it leads to complaints and murmurs. It brings about curses on one's self with "What -if"s. And the consequence is bad... for complaints and murmurs arising from fear reflects DISBELIEF in God and His power to save, protect and bless. Hence, God brings on the curses the people impose on themselves. (28,29)
2) Caleb had a different spirit...(6,7). He and Joshua BELIEVED God will empower them to overcome the enemy. They viewed the situation differently. They were excited at the positive aspects of the situation instead of focusing on the negative. With that the Lord promised to bless Caleb by bringing him into the land and let Caleb's descendants inherit it (24)
3) Moses had a humble and interceding spirit. He bore patiently with the complaints of his people. He even interceded for God to spare their lives. He holds no grudges against those who bear grudges against him. It is the SELF how life is lived. What others choose does not matter nor can it impact the peace in our own lives.
Better to be consistent and trusting the Lord at ALL times than to change according to the situation. The Lord is our shepherd. He will lead and guide; He will protect and provide. Wait for His timing and direction... success follows. Not when we choose our own ways.
A daily time out with the Lord Jesus, to hear Him speak to ME. I am asking the Lord to share HIS thoughts with ME, to teach me more about Himself, and how I can be drawn closer to Him... for 'His thoughts are not my thoughts and neither are His ways my ways' Isaiah 55:8,9. This blog is not a theological exegesis. This blog is to record down the INSIGHTS & INSPIRATIONS of God's Word to me; speaking LIFE into my life for Abundant life! :)
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
We ARE What We See OURSELVES
Numbers 13
Inspired thots
Moses sent 12 men from the tribes to spy out the Land they are entering into. There are always TWO sides to the coin/report. Caleb was excited and confident about conquering the land; the others were hesitant and scared.
They only saw themselves SMALL like grasshoppers (v33)... hence, wysiwyg: ~ what you see (of yourself) is what you get! No wonder, others will see what you portray yourself to them. That is the battle lost before it got started.
The Israelites FORGOT that it is God who is with them and will lead them. It is HE who has promised the Land of milk and honey for them. Man forgets easily.
Inspired thots
Moses sent 12 men from the tribes to spy out the Land they are entering into. There are always TWO sides to the coin/report. Caleb was excited and confident about conquering the land; the others were hesitant and scared.
They only saw themselves SMALL like grasshoppers (v33)... hence, wysiwyg: ~ what you see (of yourself) is what you get! No wonder, others will see what you portray yourself to them. That is the battle lost before it got started.
The Israelites FORGOT that it is God who is with them and will lead them. It is HE who has promised the Land of milk and honey for them. Man forgets easily.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Reverence For God's Servants
Numbers 11
Inspired thots
God is the One in control of everything... He appoints and works through His chosen. Man tends to want glory and fame for self. Hence, Miriam and Aaron were jealous of Moses' 'success' with God. But it is not for man to decide who God will be personal with. God looks at the heart and choose who to commune with. That is intimacy with God.
One must respect whom God has chosen; for all plans work in God's timing and will. No disrespect should be made against His servants. Truly God sees man and things Very differently from man.
If I really trust in Him, I will submit to His will in totality.
Inspired thots
God is the One in control of everything... He appoints and works through His chosen. Man tends to want glory and fame for self. Hence, Miriam and Aaron were jealous of Moses' 'success' with God. But it is not for man to decide who God will be personal with. God looks at the heart and choose who to commune with. That is intimacy with God.
One must respect whom God has chosen; for all plans work in God's timing and will. No disrespect should be made against His servants. Truly God sees man and things Very differently from man.
If I really trust in Him, I will submit to His will in totality.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Sufficiency with God
Numbers 10 & 11
Inspired thots
With the Lord around, there is no need of any care in living; the Lord takes care of everything... and that means EVERYTHING.
There is a proper order of activities; God hears the needs and complaints of His people and provided according to their hearts' desires. He is so good. When His servant is tired, He appoints extra helps to ease the load. He does not chide when there is a humble attitude.
He speaks to Moses face-to-face like a friend to a friend; Moses was able to be himself with God.
But God feels too.. He gets angry with His unappreciative people too... we really reflect God in our ways; however, we must channel it all correctly to His glory!
Inspired thots
With the Lord around, there is no need of any care in living; the Lord takes care of everything... and that means EVERYTHING.
There is a proper order of activities; God hears the needs and complaints of His people and provided according to their hearts' desires. He is so good. When His servant is tired, He appoints extra helps to ease the load. He does not chide when there is a humble attitude.
He speaks to Moses face-to-face like a friend to a friend; Moses was able to be himself with God.
But God feels too.. He gets angry with His unappreciative people too... we really reflect God in our ways; however, we must channel it all correctly to His glory!
Friday, November 25, 2011
It's All About God!
Numbers 10 & 11
Inspired thots
There was order in the camp where God dwelt in their midst. All the tribes set off on their journey in the order God has designated for them. However, people can become bored very quickly. They tend to reminisce and yearn for the 'good old past'. But one must remember to be forward looking... after using each day well that it was fruitful.
God knows the 'burdens' each carries... He will provide helpers. He anoints those who consecrate themselves to serve Him. He fills them with His Holy Spirit and they prophesy. But man is tended to jealousy and self centredness... as depicted by young Joshua. But it is never about 'US'... it is about HIM ~ Almighty God in everything.
It is wise to remember that.
Inspired thots
There was order in the camp where God dwelt in their midst. All the tribes set off on their journey in the order God has designated for them. However, people can become bored very quickly. They tend to reminisce and yearn for the 'good old past'. But one must remember to be forward looking... after using each day well that it was fruitful.
God knows the 'burdens' each carries... He will provide helpers. He anoints those who consecrate themselves to serve Him. He fills them with His Holy Spirit and they prophesy. But man is tended to jealousy and self centredness... as depicted by young Joshua. But it is never about 'US'... it is about HIM ~ Almighty God in everything.
It is wise to remember that.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Obeying God's Command
Numbers 9
Inspired thots
The Lord was with the Israelites all the way from out of Egypt into the promised land. He never left them at all times. The Lord COMMANDED and the Israelites OBEYED in moving out or encamping. What a privilege!
If only I can hear the Lord so well....
Inspired thots
The Lord was with the Israelites all the way from out of Egypt into the promised land. He never left them at all times. The Lord COMMANDED and the Israelites OBEYED in moving out or encamping. What a privilege!
If only I can hear the Lord so well....
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Set Apart, Purified & Served
Numbers 8
Inspired thots
From verses 14 & 15, God will choose His people to serve Him as He dwells in their presence.
The Levites were chosen from the other tribes, set apart to be purified before they served God in the Tent of Meeting ~ His holy dwelling; from ages 25 to 50. God gives rest to those reaching the golden jubilee.but these can till assist the younger ones like 'spiritual fathers' .
It is important to have succession planning so that there will always be people serving God.
Each must BE READY to do the WORK of GOD... be willing to be set apart, purified and serve God as He calls.
Teach me to hear You Lord...
Inspired thots
From verses 14 & 15, God will choose His people to serve Him as He dwells in their presence.
The Levites were chosen from the other tribes, set apart to be purified before they served God in the Tent of Meeting ~ His holy dwelling; from ages 25 to 50. God gives rest to those reaching the golden jubilee.but these can till assist the younger ones like 'spiritual fathers' .
It is important to have succession planning so that there will always be people serving God.
Each must BE READY to do the WORK of GOD... be willing to be set apart, purified and serve God as He calls.
Teach me to hear You Lord...
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