“I
wish that all the Lord’s
people were prophets...” -Numbers 11:29 (NIV)
Intro:
the good ol' days (Numbers 11:4-6)
this
memory is a false memory – overlooking all the bad about Egypt
Petition:
Numbers 11:10-11
“Moses
heard the people...”
please
– realize the extreme task for Moses!
Moses
was the mediator for the Israelites during this time & he
petitioned for them often
he
heard all the people's problems
result
at this time – the Lord is angry & Moses is troubled
“What
have I done to displease you...” v.11
sometimes
it is NOT about you!
Leadership
bears the weight of the followers at times – ex. Shepherd tending
flock
Promises:
Numbers 11:12-16
Moses
asked if the Israelites were his children
Who
conceived them? Gave birth to them? Carry/care for them? Nurse
them?
Is
Moses responsible for caring for all their needs?
“the
burden is too heavy for me.” v.14
The
Lord provides... again!
He
has provided manna & now quail
Prophets:
Numbers 11:24-29
70
elders are gathered & Moses' spirit is dispersed among them
the
result – 70 began prophesying
Eldad
& Medad
Joshua
had a problem & asked Moses to tell them to stop v.28
no
place for jealousy – Moses wished for all the people to prophecy!
New Testament
– Mark 9:38-41
jealousy
among disciples (like Joshua) – “... he was not following us.”
v.38
“For
he who is not against us is for us.” v.40 – notice those truly on
God's side
Conclusion:
Be careful how you feel (and what you say) about God's plan working
out in your life. Sometimes, our allies are not the ones we might
think. We should wish for all to be on God's side and welcome all
that we find! (even if they aren't following us)
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