Hello everyone!
Today I read Numbers 8-10.
Unfortunately, almost all of the things that I would normally talk about are repetitions, which means I've already talked about them.
So, instead I want to share my favorite verse from today's reading:
Numbers 10:35 - Then it came about when the ark set out that Moses said, "Rise up, O Lord! And let Your enemies be scattered, And let those who hate You flee before You."
This has become part of a song too.
But I just love this verse.
It doesn't say "Lord let my enemies be scattered." Because someone I consider an enemy might not be God's enemy.
It says "Lord, let Your enemies be scattered."
This is Moses' plea for the safety of the Israelites. But how powerful!
Now, the Israelites were in a dangerous place, and they were going to have to fight to take back the Promised Land. So, Moses' prayer for them is especially appropriate.
But just because their circumstances were different from ours doesn't mean the prayer can't be applied to our lives too.
Think about it for a moment. What if we prayed this way?
What if we prayed this way every time we were going through a rough time? Every time we were walking through our desert?
When we knew we had to do something difficult, whether it's preaching, teaching, or meetings at work.
"Rise up, O Lord, and help me! Let Your enemies be scattered. Let those who would oppose You fail. Let Your will prevail, and let Your Word touch someone's life. Move in this situation, Lord."
What if we prayed like that?
I pray that for you today.
Rise up, O Lord, and let Your enemies scatter before You. Let the works of the righteous succeed as they serve and obey You. Give Your people favor today wherever they go, and let Your will prevail. I ask this in the name of Your precious Son, Jesus. Amen.
I hope you'll join me tomorrow when I read Numbers 11-13.
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