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!