How can we ensure our actions align with God's commands, as Moses did? Scripture Focus “So Moses went out and told the people the words of the LORD. And he gathered seventy men from the elders of the people and had them stand around the tent.” — Numbers 11:24 Observing Moses’ Example • Moses first listened to “the words of the LORD.” • He reported God’s words exactly as given, without editing or delay. • He followed the specific instruction to gather seventy elders and position them by the tent. • His obedience was public, giving the people a living illustration of submission to God. Practical Steps to Align Our Actions with God’s Commands 1. Attentively Hear God • Regular time in Scripture (Joshua 1:8; Psalm 119:9-11). • Quiet space for prayerful listening, as Samuel said: “Speak, LORD, for Your servant is listening” (1 Samuel 3:10). 2. Believe and Receive God’s Word as Final Authority • Treat every command as trustworthy and binding (Deuteronomy 5:32-33). • Resist the temptation to negotiate or soften clear directives. 3. Obey Promptly and Precisely • Immediate action shows faith (John 14:21). • Partial obedience equals disobedience (1 Samuel 15:22-23). 4. Rely on the Spirit’s Empowerment • In Numbers 11:17 the LORD said, “I will take some of the Spirit that is on you and put it on them.” • New-covenant believers receive the same enabling (Galatians 5:16; Acts 1:8). 5. Seek Wise, God-Fearing Counsel • Moses gathered elders; we can surround ourselves with mature believers (Proverbs 15:22). • Accountability helps keep motives pure and actions consistent. 6. Evaluate Motives Continually • Ask, “Is this for God’s glory or my own?” (1 Corinthians 10:31). • Let Scripture judge thoughts and intentions (Hebrews 4:12). 7. Persevere in Humble Submission • Moses remained the meekest man on earth (Numbers 12:3). • Ongoing humility keeps us teachable and correctable (James 4:6-7). Supporting Scriptures for Daily Alignment • James 1:22 — “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” • Romans 12:2 — “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.” • 1 John 5:3 — “His commands are not burdensome.” Staying in His Word, trusting His power, and obeying without hesitation place us exactly where He wants us—just as He positioned Moses and the seventy elders around the tent. |
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