33But while the meat was still between their teeth and before it could be consumed, the anger of the Lord burned against the people, and he struck them with a severe plague. - P61
While Joshua no doubt speaks out of loyalty to Moses, he essentially tries to confine God to his own expectations. God often works in surprising and unexpected ways; He is not obligated to act according to how people think He should. - P62
God sees the end from the beginning and not even the smallest event escapes His notice and control. For this reason, we can trust Him even when we cannot understand what He does. to His will. - P62
In all of His actions, He is faithful to His purpose: the glory of His name, and the welfare of His people. - P62
His character and His power are reason enough to surrender our expectations to His will. - P62
Even when the Israelites complain about their circumstances, God still provides for them. This pattern repeats all through Israel’s journey in the wilderness: they complain and God keeps providing what they need while also disciplining them. . - P62
Even when they fail to respond to His discipline, God continues to care for them because He will not break His covenant. He does not stop caring for them even when He has to punish their rebellion. - P62
Like God covenanted Himself to the Israelites, He has also established a new covenant with those who believe in Christ, and He will remain faithful to His covenant. - P62
When His children rebel against Him, He disciplines them but He never abandons them. - P62
Father, I have so often doubted You because the way You work does not make sense to me. Forgive me for my unbelief. - P63
You are always sovereign and always good. Thank you for faithfully caring for me. Strengthen my trust in You. In Jesus’ name, amen. - P63
Numbers 12:3 NLT
[3] (Now Moses was very humble—more humble than any other person on earth.)
- P64
Numbers 12:1 NLT
[1] While they were at Hazeroth, Miriam and Aaron criticized Moses because he had married a Cushite woman.
- P64
Numbers 12:7-8 NLT
[7] But not with my servant Moses. Of all my house, he is the one I trust. [8] I speak to him face to face, clearly, and not in riddles! He sees the Lord as he is. So why were you not afraid to criticize my servant Moses?"
- P65
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