It is far from a coincidence that earlier this year I would study the book of Numbers. In that class it looks at the spies going into the Promised Land and the entire congregation of Israel saying no to God.  It is far from coincidence that the church of today has been given a charge to stand in faith and trust in the more than trustworthy God.  It is far from coincidence that the Lord spoke for me to sing a song about God’s promises for this season of my life and many others.

My great prayer for my church is an echo of the questions Kay Arthur leaves us with in our study of Numbers 12-14.

Here are those questions:

1- Remember it was two to ten and the ten were wrong…. am I quick to join the majority?

2- Remember the congregation was ready to stone Moses… am I quick to condemn a leader with whom others are suddenly uncomfortable with because of fear?

3- Remember the congregation chose to believe the report of 10 spies instead of the promises of God… am I quick to hear something and grumble about it instead of trust God?

4- Remember, the children of Israel 20 years and younger were left wandering in the wilderness for 40 years…. am I allowing my children to suffer because of my disobedience and fear?

5- Am I a person that keeps calm in the face of adversity because I trust God at His Word?

6- Am I like Moses that cares more for the glory of the Father than my own?

7- Am I quick to groan in a difficult circumstance?