Over the course of our narrative through the book of Numbers, everyone will fall away.
Last time we saw that Joshua – the one who will lead Israel into the land – did not understand what the Spirit was doing. But Moses remained faithful.
Tonight Miriam and Aaron grumble. But Moses remained faithful.
Next time the 10 out of 12 spies will lead Israel astray. But Moses remains faithful.
Then Korah will lead a rebellion against Moses. But Moses remains faithful.
Everyone else will fail – leaving Moses as the last man standing. And at last, as his sister and brother die in chapter 20, Moses himself will fall short.
Hebrews 3 reflects on the wilderness wanderings, and warns the church to hold fast to Christ.
We face the same temptations that they did. And we need to “exhort one another every day, as long as it is called ‘today,’ that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.” (Heb 3:13) If you would survive the wilderness, then you need the encouragement and exhortation of others – and they need you!
And this is precisely what was lacking in the wilderness!
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