Numbers 14 -- Loaded With Treasures About God's Will

WOW!  This chapter is packed with treasures!  My commentary said:

“When the child of God is in the will of God, there is no place for complaining, even if the circumstances are difficult.  The will of God will never lead us where the grace of God can’t provide for us or the power of God protect us.”

“A complaining spirit is evidence of an ungrateful heart and an unsurrendered will.  By our grumbling, we are daring to say that we know more than God does about what’s best for His people.”

“The will of God is the expression of the love of God for His people, for His plans come from His heart.  God’s will isn’t punishment, it’s nourishment, not painful chains that shackle us, but loving cords that tie us to God’s heart so He can lead us in the right way.  Those who rebel against God’s will are denying His wisdom, questioning His love, and tempting the Lord to discipline them.”

“God in His grace and mercy forgives sin, but in His divine government He allows that sin to have its sad effects in the lives of sinners.”

“The fact that God forgives us isn’t an encouragement for us to go on sinning, because the Lord chastens those who rebel against Him.  He forgives us so we’ll fear Him (Psalm 130:4) and have no more desire to sin (John 8:10-11).”

“The Jews had lamented that they wanted to die in the wilderness and they had complained that their children would die in Canaan … Out of their own mouths, God passed judgment.  Be careful what you say to God when you complain, because He may take you up on it!  After all, God’s greatest judgment is to let people have their own way.”

“Admitting sin isn’t the same as confessing sin and turning to the Lord to seek His mercy.”

“Faith is simply obeying God in spite of how we feel, what we see, or what we think might happen.  When God’s people trust and obey, the Lord delights in doing wonders for them, because they glorify His name.”

Moses told God, “So show Your strength now, Lord.  Do what You said:  ‘The Lord doesn’t become angry quickly, but He has great love.  He forgives sin and lawbreaking.  But the Lord never forgets to punish guilty people.’”  So, God’s strength is not becoming angry quickly, and having great love.

Father, thank You for these awesome revelations of You that will help me not to complain, but instead to know peace in doing Your will.  Let Your strength also be my strength.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford