YEAR 2, WEEK 13, Day 6, Saturday, 29 March 2025

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Observations from today’s readings and today’s S-WOD, Saturday, 29 March 2025:

Numbers 12:3, 7 – Now the man Moses was very meek, more than all people who were on the face of the earth…. He is faithful in all my house.

God’s chosen leader was most known for meekness, humility and faithfulness. For what are you most known? Meekness is not weakness; meekness is controlled strength, power focused towards and directed by love.

Numbers 12:8 – With him I speak mouth to mouth, clearly, and not in riddles, and he beholds the form of the Lord.

Moses’ fidelity enabled a very special relationship with God. The Christian is empowered by the Holy Spirit, but the Bible warns that we can “quench” the Spirit, “grieve” the Spirit, and get out of “step” with the Spirit through sin – “For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh….” (Galatians 5:17) Sin hinders your unity with God and your ability to hear His word in clarity. The Bible says, “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” (James 4:8) Nearness to God is not a matter of time and space, but rather a matter of love, displayed in fidelity and obedience. Draw nearer to Jesus today and hear His voice more clearly – “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” (John 10:27)

Numbers 12:13 – And Moses cried to the Lord, “O God, please heal her—please.”

Moses prayed fervently for those who opposed him. Do you?

“Cross” Fit S-WOD (Spiritual Workout of the Day) – 29 March 2025: Today, prayerfully consider how sin might be hindering your ability to receive the conviction and counsel of the Holy Spirit. Perhaps the way you are treating others, such as those who need your forgiveness, is hindering your relationship with the Lord. Repent of any sin which comes to mind and seek fidelity and reconciliation with others.