June 25th 2016
Numbers 27:12-23
When Moses became old, God chose
Joshua. In this passage, we can learn two things. First, it's God who
choses the true leader. Second, the leader is a faithful servant of
God.
- God spoke about Moses' death
God spoke about the promised land in
which Moses wished to enter into, but he couldn't enter because he
had disappointed God once when he failed to honor the Eternal God
(20:12,13). But Moses wanted God to establish a shepherd for the
people, so that the congregation would not be as sheep that have no
shepherd. When God spoke about death, what was Moses' main concern ?
- God chose Joshua (18-23)
God designated Joshua as Moses'
successor. In what way was Joshua suitable to become a true leader ?
He was a man in whom was the Spirit, meaning he knew God and he had
spiritual power from God (18). One man cannot lead another by his own
strength. He can only lead him by God's strength. Are you all true
leaders ? Do you work with the help of human tricks or through
the strength of God ?
Prayer : Lord, you are He who
guides kings, the leaders of the earth. Just as you chose Moses and
Joshua, may you choose true leaders of this earth. I believe that the
true leader comes from God.
Bottom line : (13) you shall be
gathered to your people
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