An Example In Prayer
TEXT: NUMBERS 10:33-36
TEXT: NUMBERS 10:33-36
Key verse: “And it came
to pass, when the ark set forward that Moses said, Rise up, LORD and let
thine enemies be scattered, and let them that hate thee flee before
thee. And when it rested, he said, Return, O LORD, unto the many
thousands of Israel” (Numbers 10:35,36).
A
leader should leave behind him assets and legacy for those who follow
after him. In this regard, Moses qualifies to be given high tribute for
his character and great leadership style. He left for us an example in
corporate human management (Exodus 18:25-26). An orderly society
regulated by laws and commandments is a legacy also left us by the
distant hands of this great man of God (John 1:17a)
Moses led the children of Israel from Egypt towards Canaan, journeying largely through an untraveled wilderness. His success was founded, among other things, on his whole-hearted obedience to the guidance and instruction given by God, and his powerful intercession for the people.
In the passage under consideration, Moses interceded again for the people. This time, for a safe passage to the Promised Land. As the journey commenced each day, Moses prayed to God to arise and scatter enemy forces that would rise along the way to trouble his train of unarmed but redeemed ex-slaves. When they stopped to take their rest at sunset, Moses prayed to God to abide with them as a protective wall around His people.
As believers, we must accept the fact that our Journey towards heaven must be with fighting the good fight of faith. There is temptation and opposition of Satan to overcome; there is the flesh we must put to death, doubts and fear to expel and self to subdue. Like Moses, we must discern the challenge and needs of different periods and chapters of our Christian life and according to those diverse needs, pray earnestly to win the race.
Moses led the children of Israel from Egypt towards Canaan, journeying largely through an untraveled wilderness. His success was founded, among other things, on his whole-hearted obedience to the guidance and instruction given by God, and his powerful intercession for the people.
In the passage under consideration, Moses interceded again for the people. This time, for a safe passage to the Promised Land. As the journey commenced each day, Moses prayed to God to arise and scatter enemy forces that would rise along the way to trouble his train of unarmed but redeemed ex-slaves. When they stopped to take their rest at sunset, Moses prayed to God to abide with them as a protective wall around His people.
As believers, we must accept the fact that our Journey towards heaven must be with fighting the good fight of faith. There is temptation and opposition of Satan to overcome; there is the flesh we must put to death, doubts and fear to expel and self to subdue. Like Moses, we must discern the challenge and needs of different periods and chapters of our Christian life and according to those diverse needs, pray earnestly to win the race.
Thought for the day: The wise seeks to run prayerfully till the end.
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