In Numbers twenty, once again, the people begin to grumble and long for Egypt. They had no water. Even after witnessing all that Yahweh had done for them, their faith was still weak and shallow. Once again, Moses and Aaron found themselves face down at the Tent of Meeting where Yahweh appeared and spoke. He told Moses and Aaron to assemble the people and speak to the rock and water would begin to flow. Pretty simple, BUT! Moses said to them, “Must WE bring water out of this rock for you.” He took credit for what Yahweh would do. Then, instead of speaking to the rock, he tapped it twice with the staff. His faith was in the instrument rather than God (20:10-11). Moses and Aaron messed up here because they did not follow the instructions of Yahweh, and it cost them dearly. Neither of them would be allowed to enter the land of promise (20:12).
We must always be on guard because, in a fallen and broken world, frustration and disappointment are rampant. Life is difficult and sometimes we speak or act without thinking carefully. The truth is that a single moment of indiscretion or poor judgment can radically change the course of our lives,
Guard your heart. Guard your mind. Guard your tongue. Read Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 21:23, Romans 12:2, and Colossians 3:2
