At 76, with many stories backing my thoughts, I am amazed that we insignificant containers of water and gas (yes, tha'd be you and I) could be asked by the Creator of these billions of galaxies to simply speak words, as when those galaxies were created, words empowered by a mysterious force called Love.
Words can move mountains and release streams of water in the life deserts of those around us.
Yet still too often, we like Moses, prefer to use a stick instead! Can you feel it happening?
Imagine the pain afterwards for Moses, as he is instructed to deal with the collateral damage. First, with his own brother Arron, knowing the damage occured under his leadership!
Yes, when words would work, we too often choose sticks and stones instead!
Been there!
Lots of relevant messages hidden in this ancient text.
"At Mount Hor, near the border of Edom, the Lord said to Moses and (his brother) Aaron, “Aaron will be gathered to his people. He will not enter the land I give the Israelites, because both of you rebelled against my command at the waters of Meribah. Get Aaron and his son Eleazar and take them up Mount Hor. Remove Aaron’s garments and put them on his son Eleazar, for Aaron will be gathered to his people; he will die there.” Moses did as the Lord commanded: They went up Mount Hor in the sight of the whole community. Moses removed Aaron’s garments and put them on his son Eleazar. And Aaron died there on top of the mountain." Num.20.23-28.NIV
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