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S.E.E.D. For Today Contempt 

 Scripture "How long will these people treat me with contempt?  "How long must I put up with this wicked community and its complaints about Me?" Numbers 14:11b; v.27:a New Living Translation                       

In this chapter of Numbers the children of Israel after receiving the report of the spies on what to expect in Canaan (the promised land) rebel against Moses, Aaron and God. As a result of the report they start babbling immensely, how they should have died in Egypt, how terrible God is, He cares nothing about them or their families, how much better they were in Egypt and their attempt to go back. They went completely to the left. Moses and Aaron begins to pray again as Joshua and Caleb explains to them it's wonderful don't rebel trust God He is with us. In return they wanted to stone Joshua and Caleb. Then the presence of the Lord appears to all the Israelites at the Tabernacle, (in my own words) says to Moses REALLY? How long do you expect Me to put up with this disrespect from these people. Will they ever believe me or will they always complain to me about everything? Moses intercedes again and ask the Lord if you don't keep Your Word what will the Egyptians think when they hear about it? God pardons them as Moses requested for His own Glory He did not consume them, instead He made a promise that none of those who treated Him with contempt would ever see the promise land.

Example A strong feeling of disliking and having no respect for someone or something. Behavior that is illegal because it does not obey or respect the rules of a court of law. Be in contempt of court. As believers we are summoned to enter God's court with praise and thanksgiving.

Exercise Read Numbers 14:1-44 Unbelievable how bold, arrogant and disobedient these people were, they're off the chain just like us! Have you been more mindful of your murmuring and complaining on this week? Talk it out with yourself or journal your downfall. What is your attitude like, can you live with the way God does things? Continue your self-evaluation.

Devotion Lord my prayer for today is to relinquish my will to accept your Will without complaining. Help me not to complain about Your instructions for my life. Help me get rid of my I know better for me attitude. Help me to be silent and not reason with you. You are Sovereign, help my understanding.   In Jesus Name Amen


 

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