Devotion ~ Numbers 11:23

The LORD answered Moses, “Is the LORD’s arm too short? You will now see whether or not what I say will come true for you.”  (Numbers 11:23)

 

Do you pray and expect the Lord to answer?  Or, are your prayers a bit more half-hearted – praying because we know God wants us to, hoping that he will answer, but not expecting a whole lot to change.  Maybe it is out of frustration… maybe it is a sense that the problem or situation is just too overwhelming… maybe it is just a feeling that this is my last hope, and those “hail mary’s” at the end of a game normally don’t work well.  Ultimately, we get to the point of wondering if God’s promises are really for me.

 

Moses had a similar situation – the Israelites were complaining again, this time because of their food.  They were sick of manna, and remembering the good old days in Egypt.  Moses was troubled.  The people were complaining, there seemed to be no real workable solution, Moses was about ready to call it quits.  Then, the Lord says he is going to supply meat for all the Israelites for a whole month!  And Moses is having a hard time believing him.

 

Then, “The LORD answered Moses, “Is the LORD’s arm too short? You will now see whether or not what I say will come true for you.”   He not only gave Moses another assurance that the Lord would provide, but reminded Moses who he was talking to – this was the almighty God, with whom nothing is impossible.  The Lord’s arm is never too short when dealing with his people.

 

What challenges, difficulties and hardships are you facing today?  Confidently take them to your God.  As you consider the great deliverance from your sins that he has already worked for you, trust that he will continue to listen, answer and deliver you.  The Lord’s arm is never too short when dealing with you.

 

 

My Savior, you promise to be with me always. Stay with me and use your power to protect me from all harm and danger. Keep violence, accidents, or illness far from me. By your grace keep me from sin and preserve my faith. Keep me as your dear child. Amen.

 

 

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Today’s Light Bible reading:  Numbers 11-12

 

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