God's Glory Church

“Christ died for us while we were still sinners.” — Romans 5:8

Have you ever done something in anger that you later regretted? When my son was suffering from drug addiction, I once said many harsh words to him. As a result, everything only got worse. Fortunately, he then met believers who encouraged him with words of life and hope. And later he freed himself from addiction.

Even Moses, the hero of faith, did things that he later regretted. The Israelites in the desert faced a lack of water and began to complain. Then God gave Moses and Aaron strict instructions: “Gather the congregation, you and your brother Aaron, and say to that rock in front of them, and it will give its water” (Num. 20:8). But Moses was angry, because of which he attributed the miracle not to God, but to himself and Aaron. “Listen, you naughty ones, shall we bring water for you from this rock?” – he said, after which he showed direct disobedience: “he struck that rock with his rod twice” (vv. 10-11).

God, by His mercy, opened a spring of water in the rock, but Moses’ action had tragic consequences. Neither he nor Aaron entered the land that God had promised to His people. However, the Lord showed mercy even here, allowing Moses to see the land from afar (Numbers 27:12-13).

God graciously finds us in the wilderness of disobedience. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, He gives us forgiveness and hope. No matter what our past, if we turn to Him, He will guide us to life.

How has the Lord shown you undeserved kindness? To whom can you show such kindness today?

Thank You, Heavenly Father, that despite difficult circumstances, You give me eternal hope.

Author: James Banks