Daily Devotionals

…and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and their households, and all those associated with Korah, together with their possessions. — Numbers 16:32

Isn’t it enough for you that the God of Israel has separated you from the rest of the Israelite community and brought you near himself to do the work at the LORD’s tabernacle and to stand before the community and minister to them? — Numbers 16:9

They came as a group to oppose Moses and Aaron and said to them, “You have gone too far! The whole community is holy, every one of them, and the LORD is with them. Why then do you set yourselves above the LORD’s assembly?” — Numbers 16:3

On followed the counsel of his loving and wise spouse, left the rebellious mob, and became loyal to Moses.

We can use our words to speak the truth, and most importantly, to pray. Pray for the safety of Israel and protection from destructive lies.

It is well-intentioned criticism that helps us grow stronger and wiser. It gets rid of our impurities and refines us like “fine gold.”

Creation can be used as a way to experience God. But if we are to experience God in everything in creation, we need to be looking for Him.

Our obedience to God makes the process easier on us and we are rewarded for serving Him faithfully. But His promises are eternal.

Faith that empowers us and gives us confidence. When we are doing the work that God has called us to do, there is no reason to fear.

Our children don’t need to be told that everything is fine and there is nothing to worry about. What they do need is courage. And the foundation of courage is faith in God.

In this battle raging within every human being, how can we change the odds in favor of good and less in favor of evil?

News from Israel refreshes our faith, “like cold water to a weary soul.” The miraculous story of Israel reminds us that, no matter how long it takes, God keeps His promises.