humbled
- Venus Jackson
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This week (12/2/25) Numbers Ch.13 Next week (12/09/25) Numbers Ch.14 |
Questons for Numbers Chapter 13 - 12/2/2025
Why is Moses surveying other people's land?
Do you think the scouts' concern was unreasonable?
Recap from 11/25/2025
Numbers Chapter 12
4 At once the Lord said to Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, “Come out to the tent of meeting, all three of you.”
Can you imagine God saying that to you—calling you out like a parent breaking up an argument between children?
I definitely would not want to be on the receiving end of that command.
In the middle of their heated criticism, God summoned the three siblings outside of the tent to set the record straight. Not only did He call them out—He positioned Himself in the doorway of the 'tent of meeting', the very place where He dwelled among the Israelites. It’s as if He was saying, “You don’t come back in here until we address this.”
Miriam and Aaron challenging Moses’ authority in God’s own dwelling place was shockingly bold. God constantly communicated directly with Moses. If God had an issue with Moses, He would have addressed it Himself—just like He addressed Miriam and Aaron with some very strong words.
God essentially says:“Do you not understand how much I value Moses? I speak to prophets through dreams and visions—but Moses sees my form. And you dare to challenge him?”
Then God departed—but not before striking Miriam with leprosy.
Honestly, I think they got off easy. Verse 9 says, “the anger of the Lord burned against them.” And we know what that anger can do:
The Flood
The Red Sea drowning of the Egyptian army
The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah
Whew! That kind of anger is nothing to take lightly.
And yet, we see why God was angry. Verse 3 describes Moses as the most humble man on earth. His humility shows again in verse 13, where he cries out to God to heal Miriam—even though her punishment came because she challenged him.
Admit it: some of us might have felt a little satisfaction at her consequence. But Moses was distressed that anyone would suffer because of him. That heart posture is exactly why God cherished him—and why God defended him so fiercely.
This doesn’t mean God shields His people from hardship. Moses, God’s chosen and deeply valued servant, still had to lead a grumbling nation through uncomfortable wilderness conditions. But Moses carried that responsibility with remarkable humility—and that humility made him even more valuable to God.
We’ve all been in situations where we thought a leader could do better or made the wrong call. But this passage reminds us to be careful in how we respond. Don’t let insecurity, jealousy, or the desire for influence put us in a position where God must humble us Himself cause I dont think we would like it.
Prayer requests:
Jamaican families during and after the. Hurricane Melissa - 'a catastrophic Category 5 storm nearing landfall in Jamaica. With sustained winds of up to 185 mph, it is the most powerful hurricane to approach the island in recorded history'
Safety, protection and healing over all Walk and Talkers (past present and future) and their families
Quick healing over Sammantra's son
Healing and repairing of Frances' ankle and neck, Neck surgery is comlete! Praying for full recovery.
For God to not only physically provide for Joan's friend and her family but also provide physical and mental strength - update: prayerfully she has a new job!
A quick recovery for Joan's friend who broke her hip - can't have surgery because of her heart so she is doing therapy.
Venus' dad who has recovered from cancer but needs all malignant small nodes on lungs to be destroyed (update - Dad is doing well. He will have to go through treatment over the next year but he is thankful)
Praying for all of us to have an encounter with God in our own unique ways.
Trail Walk
Saturday
Date: TBA
Sandy Creek Park
Time: TBA
Potluck Tuesday was also a suggestion from last semester. Anyone interested in doing a Potluck once a month? Open to suggestions on an ideal day and time we can do this.
Christmas wrapping party! Save the date December 17th.
What is a wrapping party? It is where we can bring our personal Christmas gifts to wrap in a fun, food-filled, camaraderie-filled environment. Invite others whom you think may benefit. Don't have much to wrap, then prepare to help others. Wrapping paper and tape will be available. Please feel free to donate any wrapping materials if you feel led.
Health goals
Pray and think about the goals that God has for your life. He has many, but one of the areas we concentrate on in Walk and Talk is our health. How do you think God wants us to care for ourselves? What steps are we taking to be the best person we can be?
See you Tuesday!!
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