Jews put tassels on the 4 corners of their garments “to look at and remember all the commandments of the Lord, to do them, and not to follow after their own hearts and their own eyes (from Numbers 15:39).”
What prompts you to pray and obey?
Miriam spoke against Moses, a man God describes as a meek, faithful servant. God was angry and punished Miriam with leprosy.
“And Moses cried to the Lord, “O God, please heal her—please (Number 12:13).”
Be like Moses. Choose prayer.
Miriam sang: “Sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously (Exodus 15:21).”
Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses and the Lord heard it (from Numbers 12:1-2).
The tongue is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it with bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come both blessing and cursing (James 3:8-10).
My friends, this ought not to be.
Certain men asked Moses a question about keeping Passover. Moses said, “Wait, that I may hear what the Lord will command concerning you (Numbers 9:8).”
Consider God’s perspective before you give an answer.
God’s mercy makes prayer possible.
“When Moses went into the tent of meeting to speak with the Lord, he heard the Lord’s voice speaking to him from above the mercy seat (Numbers 7:89).
“His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23).
The Lord blesses people when we speak words of blessing.
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord be gracious to you; the Lord give you peace.” (from Numbers 6:24-27).
“The Lord spoke to Moses . . . and the people did “all that the Lord commanded (from Numbers 1:1; 2:34).”
God still speaks. His Word “is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path (Psalm 119:105).”
Listen.
The consequences for Israelite’s disobedience were dire. But if they confessed and if their hearts were humbled, then God remembered and kept his covenant with them (see Leviticus 26).
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
My friend enjoys the blessing of God’s presence. She walks all over the city praying. Out loud.
She believes and knows that God has said, “I will walk among you and will be your God, and you shall be my people (Leviticus 26:12).”
God says, “I am the Lord your God (Leviticus 23:33).”
We respond, “You are my Lord.”
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