Moses was a godly man, but on several important occasions, he distrusted God.
Best known is the situation when the Israelites complained about water. Instead of trusting God's precise instructions, Moses did things his way and lost his opportunity to enter the earthly Promised Land (Numbers 20:1-13).
But Moses also made a mistake early on when he refused to be God's spokesman and let Aaron replace him (Exodus 4:10-17).
What Aaron possessed in skill, he lacked in character.
He ended up using his speaking skills to lead the people in idol worship. And he told one of the most ridiculous lies in the Bible:
“I threw [the people's jewelry] into the fire, and out came this calf!” (Exodus 32:21-24)
Because Moses grew to trust God deeply, I'm sure he regretted having Aaron as a spokesman. I'm sure he came to realize something each of us need to learn: God “is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us” (Ephesians 3:20).
It's not our power and wisdom (or speaking skills) that fulfill God's purposes. It's God's power and wisdom working in us.
To read about a time when God blessed and surprised me, see More than I Could Have Imagined.
💙 Be sure to check out the Bible Love Notes devotional Wisdom for Life.
It's discounted on Lifeway, Amazon, and CBD.
Bible Love Notes
Good to re-read and re-"get it". All need to heed God's Word.
ReplyDelete