Today’s Thought “Although Forgiven…” G. Ward

"Take the staff, and you and your brother Aaron gather the assembly together. Speak to that rock before their eyes and it will pour out its water. You will bring water out of the rock for the community so they and their livestock can drink. Then Moses raised his arm and struck the rock twice with his staff. Water gushed out, and the community and their livestock drank.” Numbers 20:8, 11

Familiarity with Holy God should never be the objectivity of man (Isa.55:8-9). Our familiarity may seek to please Him, but more than likely become frustrated with those outside the realm of servitude; forgetting that Holy God while patiently pursuing you, pursues others (cf.2 Pe.3:9).

We’ve witnessed Brother Moses as such a one. After receiving careful instruction as God’s leader, his compromising the details therein disallowed his entry into a land promised. After exposure in the same violation, his trust in the Maker of heaven and earth sought to remain exemplary to his end (cf. Deut.33, Nu.20:12). We too have been violators (Ro.3:23), but it doesn’t preclude our usefulness. Don’t you try cleaning up what it is that you messed up! You’ll end up where you began; starting your life over and over again. Regeneration is from on High. When Holy God washes and restores, you’re clean and dressed without corruption. Although you may not see earth’s opportunities much longer (cf. Heb.11:13), there is a promised land for you and me…

Happy Wednesday!