As I was reading today’s
chapter, I found myself filled with sadness over the episode with Moses and
Aaron and the waters of Meribah. How sad it was that this man of God stumbled
before God as he did. This sin cost him entrance into the Promised
Land.
As I meditated, I thought
how important it is for us to maintain vigilance in our walk with Jesus. Moses
did not lose his eternal inheritance, but he did forfeit a blessing this side of
eternity because he dishonored God before the
people.
As these thoughts subsided,
I found my mind sparked by the generational hatred that surfaced in the story of
Edom Edom
This same kind of
generational hatred or distain can be seen in many parts of our world. Arabs and
Jews; factions in Serbia South Africa and the black/white racism
experienced in the US
I felt the impulse of God
to examine my life to see if this kind of generational division lives in me and
if so to confess it, repent from it, and ask God to release me from
it.
Lord, search
me and know me. Look through the layers of my life and show me if there is any
generational, racial or cultural hatred or distain in me against any peoples of
Your creation.
As needed
cleanse, instruct and show me Your way, that I might live faithfully for You all
the days of my life until I live with You in eternity with brothers and sister
of every nation, tribe, language and people. I pray in Jesus, the One Savior and
Lord of all. Amen.
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