Skin Disease

Numbers 12:2 They said, "Does the Lord speak only through Moses? Does He not also speak through us?" And the Lord heard [it].

This verse is Miriam and Aaron speaking. Numbers 12 tells us of their envy toward Moses and Gods favor on him. Verse 10 tells us that Miriams skin becomes diseased and the Lord allows it to stay this way for several days there after.

The point of Numbers 12 is that because of Miriam and Aarons's envy toward Moses God punished them. I am thankful for His grace. There have been times where I have become envious of someone else's position, blessings or gifts. It reminds me that I should be thankful for the gifts he has given me and not seek to have the gifts of others. Job 1:21 says, ..."you give and take away, [but I will chose] blessed be your name." (my emphasis)

I will chose to bless the Lord for the gifts and abilities He has given me. I will chose not to look at others gifts and abilities and want them for myself. Here are a few reminders for today:

1. Psalm 67 tells us that the Lord will bless us when we praise Him.

2. Envy builds walls but love builds relationships - 1 Corinthians 13-1:8

3. Skin disease looks nasty!

Be Patient and Wait for the Lord

Psalm 27:4 I have asked one thing from the Lord; it is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, gazing on the beauty of the Lord and seeking [Him] in His temple.

Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord; be strong and courageous. Wait for the Lord.

Psalm 27 is written by David and is a request for God to hear him and care for him. David understood that if he was in the presence of God that God would meet his every need.

Impatience is something that I am working on in myself. More and more technology is being created to find solutions on the spot. I upgrade as quickly as I can so that get where I need to get as quickly as I can get there.

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It does not work that way with God. It is like any other relationship. You cannot microwave a relationship and expect it to last long It takes time to form and develop. David reminds me of this in Psalm 27. He ends chapter 27 repeating the important message to "Wait for the Lord." Too many times I have rushed into decisions or into meetings without seeking the Lord first.

God help me to practice patience more in my life. Help me to make Psalm 27 a part of who I am that I can wait on your best instead of just my good. Let my desire be to dwell with you as much as possible.