IS GOD PLEASED?
Numbers 11:1
And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD:and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp.
In Numbers 11:1, the people complained. In 12:1, Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses. In 14:2, all the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron. In 16:3, they came as a group to oppose Moses and Aaron.
See a pattern? Leadership is not all privileges and perks. It is also a position of problems. People at times deal with their difficulties by attacking a person rather than by solving the problem.
Now follow this sequence. In Numbers 11:1, the Lord's anger was aroused. In 12:9, the anger of the Lord burned against them. In 14:12, the Lord said He would strike them down. In 16:11, Moses told the complainers that they had banded together against the Lord.
See another pattern? Attacking God's appointed leadership is a serious offense. When His appointed leader is opposed, God takes notice.
Submission to God's appointed leadership is clearly commanded. If there is a time of discontent with leadership in a church or with the direction of a ministry, consider your actions carefully. Do not follow the crowd. Follow the Word and determine to approach the problem in a way that pleases God.
Sadly, God's leaders can be easy targets. Consider what you say about your pastor and other leaders in the church. Is God pleased with what you say?
May the Lord shine His blessing upon you today!
God bless, Evangelist, Dublin
And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD:and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp.
In Numbers 11:1, the people complained. In 12:1, Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses. In 14:2, all the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron. In 16:3, they came as a group to oppose Moses and Aaron.
See a pattern? Leadership is not all privileges and perks. It is also a position of problems. People at times deal with their difficulties by attacking a person rather than by solving the problem.
Now follow this sequence. In Numbers 11:1, the Lord's anger was aroused. In 12:9, the anger of the Lord burned against them. In 14:12, the Lord said He would strike them down. In 16:11, Moses told the complainers that they had banded together against the Lord.
See another pattern? Attacking God's appointed leadership is a serious offense. When His appointed leader is opposed, God takes notice.
Submission to God's appointed leadership is clearly commanded. If there is a time of discontent with leadership in a church or with the direction of a ministry, consider your actions carefully. Do not follow the crowd. Follow the Word and determine to approach the problem in a way that pleases God.
Sadly, God's leaders can be easy targets. Consider what you say about your pastor and other leaders in the church. Is God pleased with what you say?
May the Lord shine His blessing upon you today!
God bless, Evangelist, Dublin
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Comment by Micah RaSun-Vann on March 2, 2009 at 7:37am
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That is a very good question. IS GOD PLEASED?
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