RUSSELL SANDERS

12-2-2024

THE LIFE OF MOSES – LESSON 34

FAMILY TROUBLES

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The tabernacle had been set up in the first month (Abib, Nisan) of the second year in the wilderness. It had been dedicated, and now had come the time to continue their journey to Canaan. Numbers 9:15-23 tells us of the cloud by day and the fire by night resting over the tabernacle. As long as the cloud remained over it, they were to remain with their sukkot (temporary hut) and remain encamped. When the cloud lifted, they were to pack up their sukkot and the tabernacle and resume their journey.

Sometimes they remained in one place only a couple of days, or maybe a month or two. Sometimes God would keep them in the same place a year or more. On the twentieth day of the second month, the cloud lifted. They broke camp, left the wilderness of Sinai, and made camp in the wilderness of Paran, and Kadesh-barnea.

A family dispute broke out. Moses’ older siblings Miriam, and Aaron, began to dispute with their baby brother Moses and challenge him. Their initial bone of contention arose over the fact that he had taken another wife, an Ethiopian. This was even as his wife Zipporah’s brother Hobab was traveling with them as a guide as their “eyes.” (Numbers 10:29-31.)

The rift deepened further as they questioned Moses’ authority. They said to him in Numbers 12:2 (my paraphrase), “Do you think that you’re the only one that hears from God? We hear from him also.” In other words, “We are just as good as you, Moses!”

Moses, in his meekness (vs. 3) did not argue with them, but God heard it. God called the three of them to the tabernacle. From the cloud God spoke to them, saying that if there was a prophet among them (to wit, Aaron, Miriam, or any other) that he would speak to them through dreams or visions. However, he would speak mouth to mouth with only Moses.

As a sign of his anger and reproof, God immediately struck Miriam with leprosy. Moses interceded on her behalf. Consequently, she was put out of the camp for seven days after which she was cleansed and returned to camp. They never again challenged Moses. Moses never responded to their attacks with anger or vindictiveness. He left it in God’s hands and God took care of it.

How often have we had people come against us? It feels most severe to us when it is close family or best friends. How do we respond?  Do we let it get to us? Is it hard to let go of it? Yet, we must let go and put them into God’s hand. Yes, it is easier said than done but we must do that and not hold ill feelings (unforgiveness) toward them. Ask God to give you the grace for it. By his grace, help, and strength you can do it.

HELEN SANDERS

12-2-2024

AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART

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As we look at the life of David, from a boy shepherd to the King of Israel, we see something very significant. No matter the level of his life, he had a heart towards God.

After Saul was removed from being king, we learn from Acts 13:22 about David’s relationship. It says, “And when he [God] had removed him [King Saul], he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, ‘I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.”

This scripture was a quote from 1 Samuel 13:14 where Samuel spoke to King Saul and said, “But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee.”

One that is after God’s own heart is not free from making mistakes. David made many mistakes, but the difference between him and King Saul was a repentant heart. Saul played the blame game and did not repent before it was too late.

One that is in a constant state of repentance is a person that is seeking after God’s own heart. This does not mean that you sorrow over your sin all day long. It means when you do sin, that your heart lets you know, and you immediately repent. No one is free of sin on this side of heaven. It is what we do about that sin that makes one after God’s heart or not.  

A continuous state of non-repentance will cause one’s heart to become hardened, and if not dealt with, eventually it will not hear the voice of the Holy Spirit. We should remember that a heart towards God will always want God’s will in their lives and that means to have a heart soft enough to receive correction. 

I think one of David’s greatest writings can be found in Psalm 51. Read it and you will see a man after God’s own heart.

APOSTLE PAT MURRAY

PROPHETIC EXHORTATION

You can know that our faithful God is turning your disapproval and your disappointments into your…Approved acceptance and divine appointments. Yes, what has once worked against you will soon begin to work for you. Now there’s no need for you to get discouraged during the heat of the battle; But look deep within you, around you and soon you’ll see that God is preparing you to move from DESPONDENCY and DEFEAT to EXHILARATION and VICTORY. No, it’s NOT time for you to RETIRE; But it IS time for you to REFIRE. So get up, move up and receive what God has coming to you; For it’s time for you to start rejoicing in Jesus Name…As better days, better ways and better times are just ahead. Now, if you are really ready to move out and over; Past all the pain into the gain of the winning side…SHOUT AMEN

DEBRA TOPE

SEER/INTERCESSOR



Monday Prayer



Lord, shield us with Your heavenly armor, guarding us against the fiery darts of the evil one. Place a hedge of protection around our lives and family, rendering powerless any spiritual attack. Grant us the discernment to recognize the signs of any evil altar operating in our lives. Open our spiritual eyes to see the hidden works of darkness, and empower us to resist them. Break the chains that bind us to any generational curses or evil practices. Release us from the grip of any ancestral or spiritual ties that seek to hinder our progress and well-being.

We declare victory over the plans of the enemy. Let Your light expose and scatter every form of darkness, bringing forth triumph in our lives and family. Amen!!

 Keep the Faith! HCC

                       Keep looking up, keep smiling.

                       Your Savior waits for you.

                       He’s speaking to you always

                       In everything you do.

                       The Holy Spirit deep within you

                       Gives you the best advice.

                       Keep the strength from God above

                       Read his book, take his advice.

                       Always know this Devil

                       Waits to enter you.

                       Do what’s right, pray to God,

                       In all that you may do.

                       Let the gift of Heaven

                       Be your constant goal.

                       Be a friend, love all men,

                       Keep the faith of old.

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