Numbers 11

The parallels to our own attitudes is astounding. We just can’t be happy.

Israel was being delivered from Egypt and were standing at the edge of the Promised Land. So, they go to complaining. They can’t take the hardship anymore. They dream of the great food back in Egypt! (Culture shock has set in. When we’re out of our own country, we miss things we never missed before!)

God is angry. Moses is angry. It’s a tough day.

The people aren’t the only ones griping. Moses really lets a tirade loose as well. The weariness of leadership has beat him down to this point.

“Do me a favor and spare me this misery!” (Num. 11:15, NLT)

It is at this point that God promises help. Not just someone to take notes or organization the file drawer. Seventy men who would lead. Seventy men would would have the same Spirit Moses had from God.

There are times of refreshing we need as spiritual leaders. The day gets long. Things just get tough because we are tired. The Lord sends amazing people along to help with the load. But in all of it, we still need HIS touch, HIS Spirit.

He is mighty to save. He is mighty to deliver. He will carry us through.

“Has my arm lost its power? Now you will see whether or not my word comes true!” (Num. 11:23, NLT)