LEADERSHIP
Today’s Reading: Numbers 16
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A photo looking inland from the southern shore of the Dead Sea, 1,300 feet below sea level, the lowest place on earth. The Rift Valley starts in Syria and continues into Africa. As in our reading today, the earth opened up here at some ancient time.
GOOGLE MAPS – To see where the photo was taken, click HERE.
Key Verse: Numbers 16:9a, 10
Is it a small thing to you…that He has brought you near to Himself, you and all your brethren, the sons of Levi, with you? And are you seeking the priesthood also?
Twice in our reading, Moses fell on his face before God (verses 4 & 45) in intercession for the people. He was desperate for God’s mercy upon the rebellious people. The one thing we learn from history is that we don’t learn from history. First, the judgment of God came upon those who coveted the positions of Moses and Aaron, and then by a plague that took the lives of 14,700 people. Earlier we read about the carefully crafted laws for the health of the people, and we don’t know what disease hit them. Perhaps, if those who rejected Moses’ leadership had left quietly, the tragedies could’ve been avoided. Judgment can be averted by genuine repentance.
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Dear Lord, please help me to be loyal to the leaders You have chosen, and if I cannot support them, may I have the grace to leave quietly so as not to damage Your work in any way. I repent for my failure to recognize from time to time Your appointments to positions of leadership authority. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen!
100 PERSONAL WORDS:
I’ve been learning about leadership this week in the life of Moses. We read earlier this week from Numbers 11 where God gave Moses 70 elders to stand with him and advise him. Regardless of our opinions on President Trump in the USA…or Prime Minister Trudeau in Canada, we are instructed in Scripture to pray for all leaders. Politics is not an easy calling and it can be extremely divisive. Let’s make it a point to pray for those in authority over us…that God would lead them in righteous decisions (see 1 Timothy 2:1-4).
Yours for recognition and support of leaders God has allowed to be in positions of authority,
David
Majestic photo, today. We continue to pray for the current political unrest in the US. Most importantly, we ask for God’s hand on the people there, struggling with the coronavirus. Ever thankful for the seriousness of our Canadian leaders in handling this corona crisis, here. We are undergoing heavier restrictions in Ontario because numbers are growing. It may not be comfortable for people, with Christmas coming, but we have to be smart about this. In today’s scripture, “Aaron offered the incense and made atonement for them. He stood between the living and the dead, and the plague stopped.” That seems rather prophetic. His blessings upon you fellow saints in the Lord.
“But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3 ESV
He Will Hold Me Fast (Live) – Keith & Kristyn Getty, Selah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OOphIgGkjM
HE WILL HOLD ME FAST
Author(s):Ada Ruth Habershon/Matthew Merker
Promises from scripture: Jude 24; Philippians 1:6; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; Philippians 3:12; Hebrews 6:19, Psalm 139:10; Matthew 4:3; Titus 1:9; Proverbs 11:1; Proverbs 11:20; Proverbs 12:22; Colossians 2:12
Verse 1
When I fear my faith will fail
Christ will hold me fast
When the tempter would prevail
He will hold me fast
I could never keep my hold
Through life’s fearful path
For my love is often cold
He must hold me fast
Chorus
He will hold me fast
He will hold me fast
For my Savior loves me so
He will hold me fast
Verse 2
Those He saves are His delight
Christ will hold me fast
Precious in His holy sight
He will hold me fast
He’ll not let my soul be lost
His Promises shall last
Bought by Him at such a cost
He will hold me fast
Chorus
He will hold me fast
He will hold me fast
For my Savior loves me so
He will hold me fast
Verse 3
For my life He bled and died
Christ will hold me fast
Justice has been satisfied
He will hold me fast
Raised with Him to endless life
He will hold me fast
Till our faith is turned to sight
When He comes at last
Chorus
He will hold me fast
He will hold me fast
For my Savior loves me so
He will hold me fast
Copyright:
Ada Ruth Habershon | Matthew Merker
© 2013 Getty Music Publishing
What an appropriate song for this time! So comforting and strengthening!! Thanks Beverlee. Praying for our leaders and their advisers here in Canada and around the world. Blessings all.
Amen Doreen
Beverlee, agreeing with you in prayer.
Thanks for sharing that song of complete trust in
our Lord Jesus Christ! His mercy endures forever,
Amen!
Amen to Beverlee Kay and Doreen.
Yes Beverlee the words you posted for that song. As I reading it, it made me think of a prayer I ask Jesus from time to time. I always ask him to hold my hand because if I take his hand I might let go and slip. His holding my hand, I am guaranteed by faith he will never let go of me.
Better be careful tomorrow, calling for very high winds for southern Ontario. I’ve already prayed for protection. God is so good, I will not fear.
God bless you all today.
Beverlee thanks for sharing that song, I love that our Lord will hold us fast.
Nan thanks for the weather warning for tomorrow, I will also pray for protection.
I am enjoying the sunshine coming in my kitchen window así I write this.
God’s blessings upon each and everyone who reads this blog. Remembering those who are suffering pain and those who are caregiving their loved ones.
Eleanor M.
Amen, Nan. That Jesus would hold onto our hand.
Lord God, thank You for Godly leaders. Help and strengthen all those You have called to positions of authority, especially in Your church. We also pray for Godly wisdom to prevail in the various levels of government. Please also restore the freedoms bequeathed to us by the Godly leadership of those who came before us. Help all Your people work for You using the gifts You have given. Be glorified and magnified through all Your church in all this world, we ask in Jesus’s name, amen
Amen Rob.
Yes Amen Rob
Amen, Rob. Amen.
Amen.
Beverly k a big amen to the comments and the song that you posted today God bless you see
God bless you, too, sister Marilyn.
Amen and God bless you for all your inspiring postings today.
God bless you, sister Ger.
God Bless You All!!!!