“Then
the Lord said to Moses, ‘When did I become weak …” – Numbers
11:23 (Living Bible)
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Synopsis of Chapter 11: The children of Israel were on their way to the Promised Land. While they were on their journey, they were complaining about first one thing and then another. It seems they had difficulty learning that the Lord hates complaining. God fed them with manna and here they are now in the 11th chapter complaining because they wanted meat. They complained to Moses and he in turn complained to God about the awesome task of leading the people. And so the Lord told Moses, “Tell the people, okay, I’ll give them meat, not just for one or two days, but for a whole month, until it comes out of their nostrils.”
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Then Moses reminded the Lord of just how many people he was leading and Moses did what we often do when we ask God for things – Moses tried to figure out how the Lord was going to do it. He tried to use his own reasoning to see how the Lord was going to give meat to all the people.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Moses said in verse 22, “If we butcher all our flocks and herds it won’t be enough! We would have to catch every fish in the ocean to fulfill your promise!” (Living Bible) Moses was thinking that he would have to help God bring His word to pass.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>In verse 23, God answered Moses’ question, with a question, “When did I become weak?” What has happened to me that I am not able to do what I say? When have I ever failed? My word goes forth and it MUST accomplish that for which it is sent. It cannot come back to me without doing what I sent it to do.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>If you’ll notice in the book of Leviticus, over and over again, God said to the children of Israel, “I am the Lord who brought you out of the land of Egypt.” To me, this was a reminder to them, look what I have already done. There’s nothing too hard for me!
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>And so it is in our lives – we may have asked God, to save relatives, heal, deliver, prosper, open doors, or close doors. All we need to do is look at what God has already done and take courage. When did God become weak that He cannot handle your current problem or answer the prayer you have been praying for so long? He never has become weak, and He never will be.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Take inventory and I’m sure you’ll realize that down through the years God has been good to you. After you take inventory, just believe that He is yet strong and mighty and will answer your call.
