March 24, 2010
"Pay back the Midianites." God's words. God's instructions. Revenge cannot be initiated by man. Revenge only belongs to the LORD. If we try to take things into our own hands we will end up destroying ourselves. But, if we don't follow God's plan, then that brings us harm as well. (Numbers 31:15)
Moses was angry they let the women live since the women were the ones who followed Balaam's advice and turned the Israelites against God. A sickness struck the people because of their disobedience.
We are in a very difficult situation. "The storm" is especially vile and vicious. Even though God has promised us HIS protection, the how or when we are delivered from it, is unclear and unknown. There are still battles to face. This is what I absolutely-without-a-doubt KNOW: this is not our battle; the battle belongs to the LORD.
So, if the battle isn't ours, then the battle plan isn't ours, and the responsibility for the result of the battle isn't ours. The spoils of the battle are in His hands and they aren't ours either.
We will continue to seek the LORD's guidance in all we do. We will continue to obey and do whatever He leads us to do. We will continue to wait upon the LORD. We will continue to rest in His plans. We will continue to stand.
We will continue to have faith and believe in the One who holds us in His hand. The LORD—He is the One.
Next Entry: Numbers 32:1–42
"Pay back the Midianites." God's words. God's instructions. Revenge cannot be initiated by man. Revenge only belongs to the LORD. If we try to take things into our own hands we will end up destroying ourselves. But, if we don't follow God's plan, then that brings us harm as well. (Numbers 31:15)
Moses was angry they let the women live since the women were the ones who followed Balaam's advice and turned the Israelites against God. A sickness struck the people because of their disobedience.
We are in a very difficult situation. "The storm" is especially vile and vicious. Even though God has promised us HIS protection, the how or when we are delivered from it, is unclear and unknown. There are still battles to face. This is what I absolutely-without-a-doubt KNOW: this is not our battle; the battle belongs to the LORD.
So, if the battle isn't ours, then the battle plan isn't ours, and the responsibility for the result of the battle isn't ours. The spoils of the battle are in His hands and they aren't ours either.
We will continue to seek the LORD's guidance in all we do. We will continue to obey and do whatever He leads us to do. We will continue to wait upon the LORD. We will continue to rest in His plans. We will continue to stand.
We will continue to have faith and believe in the One who holds us in His hand. The LORD—He is the One.
Next Entry: Numbers 32:1–42
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