Just like on Sunday, when we saw the history-changing attitude of the people of Israel, today is where we see the fate of Moses and Aaron determined.
Now I can't say that I blame Moses and Aaron for their reaction, especially after the uprising a couple days ago. I probably would have done a whole lot more than strike the rock twice, like maybe kick it, and a few Israelites too, but then I too would have not trusted God. Because they didn't trust God and obey His directions, they now will never see the promised land. The land that they've worked so hard at getting this stubborn people to, a land that is flowing with milk and honey, they will never be able to see. How tragic!
At the end of this chapter, we see that Aaron is already dead and his son, Eleazar, has taken his place. I feel like we need to take time to have a memorial service for Aaron, if not to just recount the amazing things this man witnessed. He suffered much and he was blessed much--what an amazing life!
Luke 5:33 - 6:11
Legalism. Yuck. That's what all of today's reading is about. So many people have such a skewed perception of Christianity because of modern-day Christians that are as legalistic as these Pharisees. All they did, all Bible long, is follow Jesus pointing out the things that He was doing that weren't lining up with their lists of do's and dont's. All Christ was looking for in people was their admitted need of a Savior, just like we learned about at church on Sunday in John 9:41. God isn't looking for us to fulfill requirements in a law, Jesus already did that. God is looking for us to rely on Him and serve Him and love Him. Let's display THAT to the world around us!
Contrary to what society and reality TV says, verse 11 says that wisdom is far greater than riches. Nothing we strive for can be compared to wisdom. In committing to this reading club, you are on that quest for incomparable wisdom!!
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Proverbs 8:6 tells us that if we want to speak wisdom, then we need to tell speak the truth!
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