*Today at church we sang "How Firm a Foundation," and it made me think of the Old Testament readings we've been doing for Come, Follow Me this year. This week we read in Numbers, and a weekly YouTube channel I watch about it (called "Don't Miss This") pointed some good things out. Chapter 11--the Israelites lusted after different food (4-6), and were given enough meat until they loathed it (18-20), BUT the Lord reminded them that He will keep his promises (23). Chapter 12--Miriam and Aaron resented Moses being the prophet (1-2), and the cloud departed, and Miriam became leprous (10), BUT she was healed and allowed back after seven days. Chapters 13-14--The people doubted the Lord's plan and promises (13:28-33), even though Caleb and Joshua stilled them and said they could overcome, but the adults didn't believe and therefore wouldn't be allowed to enter the promised land after wandering for 40 years (14:23-24, 30-33), BUT the Lord promised to be long-suffering and merciful with them in their journey (14:18-20). Chapter 21--the people now loathed the gift of manna (5), so the Lord sent fiery serpents that were killing the people (6), BUT he provided a way to be saved, if the people would look and trust in the Lord (7-9). Chapters 22-23--Balaam was blinded to the things he needed to see, and saw only what he wanted to, which were the riches promised to him (22:17-18), so the donkey spoke and told him about what he needed to see (22:19-35), BUT the people were blessed, not cursed, and everyone was numbered (23:8-10) and the promise that Christ will come was made (24:17). This is the story (again!) about how the Lord will not give up on us. He is the Firm Foundation that we need to use every day. He will be there, without fail, even when we mess up again and again. He'll strengthen me, and bless me, and cause me to stand, upheld by His righteous, omnipotent hand. Honestly, that is thrilling.
It was a delight!
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