Then the whole community began weeping aloud, and they cried all night. 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 little ones will be carried off as plunder! Wouldn’t it be better for us to return to Egypt?” Then they plotted among themselves, “Let’s choose a new leader and go back to Egypt!” Then Moses and Aaron fell face down on the ground before the whole community of Israel. Two of the men who had explored the land, Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, tore their clothing. They said to all the people of Israel, “The land we traveled through and explored is a wonderful land! And if the LORD is pleased with us, he will bring us safely into that land and give it to us. It is a rich land flowing with milk and honey. Do not rebel against the LORD, and don’t be afraid of the people of the land. They are only helpless prey to us! They have no protection, but the LORD is with us! Don’t be afraid of them!” (Numbers 14:1-9 NLT)
How many times have we done what the Israelites did in the passage above – doubt God & trust our understanding? Probably too many to count…at least it is that way for me.
One thing I have learned, though, is that most times when things look impossible, a miracle is just around the corner. If only the Israelites had trusted God, they wouldn’t have wondered the wilderness for a generation.
God likes to blow our minds – he likes to take situations that surely could not work out, even in the most positive of logics, and make everything work out for our good!
Take a look also at the gift of a child as the savior of the world. Isn’t it impossible to think that human kind can be reconciled with the Almighty by a lowly baby born in a stable? It is impossible without the help of faith.
No matter your situation, remember that God, our Abba, has it all worked out. He knows how impossible it seems to us, but He is in control…and nothing is impossible with God (Matthew 19:26).
Ponder with me how absolutely amazing the gift of Baby Jesus was to this world. How a baby, helpless and new, would one day be hung on a cross for all our sins and change the world forever.
Thank you Abba, for loving us that much. It is impossible for our minds to truly comprehend how magnificent this gift is.
Be blessed and Merry Christmas!
Boldly Radiant 