The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Numbers 16:41-46, “But on the next day all the congregation of the sons of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron, saying, ‘You are the ones who have caused the death of the LORD’s people.’

42 It came about, however, when the congregation had assembled against Moses and Aaron, that they turned toward the tent of meeting, and behold, the cloud covered it and the glory of the LORD appeared.

43 Then Moses and Aaron came to the front of the tent of meeting,

44 and the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

45 ‘Get away from among this congregation, that I may consume them instantly.’ Then they fell on their faces.

46 And Moses said to Aaron, ‘Take your censer and put in it fire from the altar, and lay incense on it; then bring it quickly to the congregation and make atonement for them, for wrath has gone forth from the LORD, the plague has begun!'”

Accusations against anyone are dangerous, whether or not they are correct. In this instance, however, earlier verses (vv. 18ff) tell us that the people had murmured against the LORD. Moses now comes before the people, challenging and admonishing them for speaking against the LORD. Furthermore, he challenges them for sinning—something many of us today could well suffer for failing to heed the LORD’s instructions.

We learn early from the verses above that the LORD is not pleased that we distrust Him. Nor is He pleased that we argue and ignore His instructions.

We have pastors, schooled in the truths of Scripture. They love us and our families. Thus, they seek to instruct us in His ways. Such instruction is an awesome, two-way responsibility. Hearing the LORD’s Word makes us responsible to adhere to its truths. Failure to do so reveals us as irresponsible to the admonition of the LORD, our God.

When we read and study the Word of God, we ought always to assess how His Word applies to our lives, our families, and our friends. They should all “see” Him patterned in us and be led to be like Him by the power of His Holy Spirit. Think on these thoughts. They are spiritual food for us and for those we love.

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
United States of America

“We never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom