"But the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, 'Because you did not trust me enough to demonstrate my holiness to the people of Israel, you will not lead them into the land I am giving to them!'" Numbers 20:12 NLT
God told Moses to speak to the rock and it would pour forth water for the people. However, Moses struck the rock with his staff rather than speaking to it as God instructed. God gave the water but Moses' disobedience cost him greatly. His failure to do it the Lord's way amounted to a lack of trust in and honor to the Lord. Because of this disobedience Moses would not enter the land of promise with the people. Moses did not lose his "salvation" (eternal relationship with God) but he did lose the privilege of leading the people.
God takes trust and obedience seriously and especially so in the lives of those who lead because of their influence over the lives of others. If the leader dose not trust and obey the Lord, what will the followers do? If the leader rebels, what will the people do? We all have influence (leadership) over somebody. It is important that we trust and obey God before those we influence so they will learn to do the same. Is there some area where you need to choose to trust and obey God today before the watching eyes of others rather than follow your own natural inclinations?
Father, help me to remember the importance of my influence and to faithfully use it to lead others to trust and obey You.
I'm praying for you.
Pastor Mark
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Good Morning Pastor Mark, Sometimes I don't want people to look at my life closely in order to follow my example of following Christ. But, I know that is the responsibility we have as followers of Christ. Like Paul said, "Follow me as I follow Christ." So, I pray that I will abide in the vine, so I can be that example. Love in Christ Francie
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