How can we ensure our actions align with God's will to avoid judgment? A Sobering Snapshot: Numbers 16:49 “ But those who died by the plague totaled 14,700, in addition to those who had died on account of Korah.” God’s judgment fell swiftly on rebellion. The verse offers a living history lesson: alignment with His will is not optional; it is life-preserving. The Core Issue: Rebellion Versus Submission • Korah’s followers rejected God’s appointed leaders (Moses and Aaron). • Rejecting God-given authority equals rejecting God Himself (1 Samuel 15:23). • Submission flows from trust in God’s order—never blind to truth, but humble before Him. Listening to God’s Voice Today • Scripture is God’s unchanging, literal word (Psalm 119:89). • The Spirit illuminates that word (John 16:13). • God speaks consistently; any leading that contradicts Scripture is counterfeit. Guardrails Against Judgment 1. Continual Heart Check – “Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith.” (2 Corinthians 13:5) – Invite the Spirit to expose hidden pride that births rebellion. 2. Obedience in the Small Things – “Whoever is faithful in very little is also faithful in much.” (Luke 16:10) – Daily choices train the heart for bigger moments of obedience. 3. Respect for God-appointed Leaders – “Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls.” (Hebrews 13:17) – Support, pray for, and—when needed—biblically confront with gentleness (Galatians 6:1). 4. Swift Repentance – “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive.” (1 John 1:9) – Unconfessed sin invites discipline; repentance restores fellowship. 5. Pursuit of Holiness – “Be holy, because I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:16) – Holiness is separation unto God, not isolation from people. The Protective Pattern: Intercession Moses and Aaron stood between the living and the dead (Numbers 16:46-48). • Intercede for family, church, and nation. • Stand in the gap so judgment stops and mercy flows (Ezekiel 22:30). Walking in Step with the Spirit “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16) • Stay sensitive through prayerful communion. • Let the Spirit produce love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control—traits that mark alignment with God’s will. Practical Daily Checklist – Open the Bible before opening the phone. – Pray Psalm 139:23-24 aloud, inviting correction. – Submit plans to God, holding them loosely (Proverbs 3:5-6). – Honor spiritual authority in word and attitude. – Keep short accounts with God and people—confess quickly, forgive freely. – Celebrate God’s mercy; His kindness leads to ongoing repentance (Romans 2:4). Living the Lesson Korah’s rebellion shows the cost of misaligned hearts. Staying under God’s authority, soaking in His word, and walking in the Spirit keep us on safe ground, far from the plague of judgment and close to the life of blessing. |
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