“Thus they set out from the mount of the LORD three days’ journey, with the ark of the covenant of the LORD journeying in front of them for the three days’ journey, to seek out a resting place for them. And the cloud of the LORD was over them by day, when they set out from the camp. Then it came about when the ark set out that Moses said,
‘Rise up, O LORD!
And let Thine enemies be scattered,
And let those who hate Thee flee before Thee.’
And when it came to rest, he said,
‘Return Thou, O LORD,
To the myriad thousands of Israel.’
Now the people became like those who complain of adversity in the hearing of the LORD….”
-Num. 10:33-11:1a (NAS) (italics mine)
Well, I’m not trying to depress you or make you feel bad. But this Scripture struck me once very deeply. How many times have I been surrounded by the LORD’s presence and blessings and have proceeded to complain, complain, complain!? I don’t want to become like those who complain of adversity in the hearing of the LORD. How can I avoid this? I believe the passage gives me two clues. First, I should acknowledge that the LORD will rise up and scatter His enemies—He will be victorious. And (even more comforting, I think) I am one of His people! This may be simple, but sometimes the simple truths are the easiest to grab onto when things don’t go as I would like—which is quite often.
So…thank You, LORD, for bringing Josh and I to Westview, where we are a part of a wonderful team of people working for You. Thank You for being our Rescuer and thank You for letting us be Your people through Your Son Jesus the Christ!
Blessings,
Julia
