(Numbers 17:1-13) Why is it that there is a natural tendency in us to resist, or question, the authority in our lives? The reality of it is that any authority in our lives is to be shown respect and followed, so long as that authority doesn’t cause us to go against God. God specifically commands us to follow the authority in our lives. The situation with Moses and the Isrealites is a perfect example of how God views authority.
(Numbers 16:1-15) Often times we find ourselves seeking positions of authority over others. Perhaps we feel we are better suited for a position of leadership then those that are already in the position. This can happen in all areas of our lives, but the worst of these is when it occurs in our churches. Our churches are described in other passages as being like a body, with each of us have a special place and function. We are not to be seeking to find the position that we want, we are to seek after God’s divine leading for the roles we are in. Whether we are to be the coach of the little league team, or simple take care of bringing the water, God has a position for us that is according to His purpose. He wants to use us where we can best best be used by Him, and He knows what’s best, even more than we do.
(Revelation 11:1-19) As I read through this passage this morning, my mind was filled with harsh pictures of what is to come in the end times. There is a part of me that has a fear of those things, but only in the things themselves, as a Christian I know that God is there to protect us. The promise at the end of this passage is that God will be rewarding those that are followers of Him. I think in part the sadness may come from seeing those that we know, that have chosen not to follow Him, falling into the punishment that God with have for them.
(Exodus 25:1-22) In Exodus, the instructions were given how to build the Ark of the Covenant, also how it was to be handled and approached. It was only the Most High Priest that was allowed to be in the Most Holy Place along with the Ark. A couple of things happened many years after this.
