[God Speaking] “’Each of you
take his firepan and put incense on it, and each of you bring his censer before
the Lord, two hundred and fifty firepans; also you and Aaron shall each bring
his firepan.’
“’So they each took his own censer
and put fire on it, and laid incense on it; and they stood at the doorway of
the tent of meeting, with Mosses and Aaron.
Thus Korah assembled all the congregation against them at the doorway of
the tent of meeting. And the glory of
the Lord appeared to all the congregation.
“Then the Lord spoke to Moses and
Aaron, saying, ‘Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may
consume them instantly.’ But they fell
on their faces and said, ‘O God, God of the spirits of all flesh, when one man
sins, will You be angry with the entire congregation?’” Numbers 16:17-22
There are a few instances of
jealousy and political maneuvering in Scripture and here is good example. God selected Moses, for His own reasons, to
lead the Israelites through their desert journey. Korah felt he was just as good -- maybe even
better able -- to lead God’s people and called Moses to a ‘duel’.
Well it ended badly for
Korah. But the story is here to teach us
today through the numerous warnings:
- Don’t let
desire for what someone else has make you discontented with what you already
have.
- Don’t try
to raise your own self-esteem by attacking someone else’s.
- Don’t use
part of God’s Word to support what you want rather than allowing its entirety
to shape your wants.
- Don’t expect
to find satisfaction in power and position; God may want to work through you I the
position you are in now.
Take care with love, especially
His! Your servant and friend in Christ,
who still prays for you each morning.
Darlene
PS: Please pray for
this ministry. This is the 20th
year of endeavouring to serve others in His name to offer a smattering of
Scripture daily. Find my
statement of faith by clicking (or cut and paste this link into your Web
browser): https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com You can find the WeakDay Devotion online by
doing a Google search for “WeakDay Devotion”
(Also, there is a “Google Blogger” App you can download to read them on
your phone.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
·
Update - Robin age 52, recently
diagnosed with breast cancer. The surgeon
took 16 lymph nodes, only two were positive and he got all the cancer. Now it’s
up to other doctors to decide treatment.
Not out of woods yet, but at least it's not spread Please keep praying
for her and her family during this long process.
·
Doris
(my second Mom) - now
100 – has fallen twice in the past few weeks and hit her head hard both times. Praise the Lord there were no broken bones or concussion. She is very sore though and starting PT &
OT therapy again. She lost one of her new hearing aids in one of the falls, too.
·
Paul
–Has not had paying work since 2010.
Please pray for his ongoing resilience and that the Lord would allow him
to be successful with a role. I know the
Lord is watching over him because of your prayers. Most of all, pray his heart melts enough for
the Truth to touch him where it hurts.
Pray for my wisdom and patience as he continues to stay here.
·
USA
– that the Lord would demonstrate His power in an unexpected and uniting way
during these times of unrest and confusion.
Help hearts settle and rest in Him alone.
·
Sergio
– lost his job and is now looking again.
He was recently diagnosed with adult-onset diabetes. Was living with his brother, but has been
asked to move out, leaving him homeless.
·
Toron – finishing
his high school studies needs your prayers for continued strength, focus and
confidence, especially with maths.
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