Only with Jesus can white cover a stain. King David knew only God could completely rid him of the filth he felt from his sin. He cried out for forgiveness and received it. You and I can do the same thing. Cry out to God. Ask forgiveness. Experience glory of His cleansing. What can wash…
Moab Seduction While the Israelites were camped at Acacia Grove, some of the men defiled themselves by having sexual relations with local Moabite women. Numbers 25:1 My Takeaways Something Old Baal was the great Canaanite fertility god, and the worship of Baal was a constant enticement for the children of Israel. Seduce to lead astray, as from duty, rectitude, or the like; corrupt. to persuade or induce to have sexual intercourse. to lead or draw away, as from principles, faith, or allegiance….
And Then One Day a Donkey Talked Then the LORD gave the donkey the ability to speak. “What have I done to you that deserves your beating me three times?” it asked Balaam. Numbers 22:28 My Takeaways Something Old Examine the messenger, as well as the message. A talking donkey. A pagan prophet….
God Is God Then he and Aaron summoned the people to come and gather at the rock. “Listen, you rebels!” he shouted. “Must we bring you water from this rock?” Numbers 20:10 My Takeaways Something Old I am not in partnership with God. WOW. A-ha moment for me. It’s dangerous to think “we”…
Watch Out For Korahs, and Certainly Don’t Be One One day Korah son of Izhar, a descendant of Kohath son of Levi, conspired with Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth, from the tribe of Reuben. Numbers 16:1 My Takeaways Something Old What if my acts of rebellion…
The God of If Only and Why Their voices rose in a great chorus of protest against Moses and Aaron. “If only we had died in Egypt, or even here in the wilderness!” they complained. “Why is the Lord taking us to this country only to have us die in battle? Our wives and our…