Reading: 1 Corinthians 10, Numbers 21, Psalms 49
Scripture: Numbers 21:9, So Moses made a bronze serpent and set it on a pole. And if a serpent bit anyone, he would look at the bronze serpent and live.
Observation: We are reminded over and over to put our faith in the Lord and seek him first. When God told Moses to make this bronze serpent, the first time I read this I was like “what God is giving Israel an idol.” God didn’t give them an idol God gave them something to do to show they had faith that they would be healed. Moses and any judges that were appointed at that time we too few to heal each person as they were bit by the serpents but God though the faith of those willing to do something silly and look at a metal snake would be healed any time they were bit.
Application: To me this sounds like God showing us before sending his son that there will be a time when all we need is faith in his son and to accept the free gift of salvation. Just like looking at the metal snake took faith to be healed all it takes is faith and belief in Jesus Christ to be saved from the eternal torment of Hell and not just a snake bite.
Prayer: Lord, I thank you for your great blessing that you pour out on us each day as we seek to follow you each day. I thank you for the reminder that we need to seek you first and not rely upon our own strength to be healed. I ask you to place one everyones heart a longing to be close to you and to life our eyes up to you the true healer.
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