February 4...

Numbers 16-17

think about it...
even when moses is being confronted or accused unjustly, he is humble. he falls face down. why does moses fall face down? isn't he THE MAN? didn't he lead them out of egypt?
what does moses' attitude and actions say about what he believes about his position of leadership and God's position leadership?
why do isrealite leaders continue to get jealous and covet the leadership position that moses is filling?
have you ever made you parents "snap"!? is that what it seems to be happening with God and the israelites?
i've heard people say that if they could just see one miracle or if they could just see God in action, then they'd believe. after reading this passage... did that work for the israelites? did they believe after they had witnessed God's power in action? why or why not?
how does God's discipline show his love towards his people?
when aaron stands between the sick and the people that were well... he stops the plague. are you willing to stand and say "no more", and stop the plague of bullying, gossip, lust, hate, & selfishness?
what kind of "plagues" are at your school because of people's unbelief?
aaron's staff bears fruit as a sign of his connection to God, and as a sign of leadership as a priest. God calls us a "priesthood of believers" and our lives should bare what kind of fruit?
so ... it's kind of the same God doing the same thing in some ways, huh? people that are connected to Him, bare fruit and are called to be leaders for Him. think about it... is your life baring fruit because of your connection with God?