September 3

<p><a href= "http://traffic.libsyn.com/thehighroadshow/2477S0903.mp3" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Download</a></p> <!-- END 1074 Download Link --> <p>Numbers 12:1-15:21 We are in the World Stream reading from the Holman Christian Standard Bible. 7streamsmethod.com | @7StreamsMethod | @serenatravis | #7Streams | <a href= "https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=YPPA8XGTQ2YHU">Donate</a></p> <!--more--> <p>Commentary by Dr. Drake Travis</p> <blockquote> <div>God, you have so much better planned out for us. Forgive us for ever thinking otherwise. Take us to your glory in heaven - and do so on earth as it is in heaven.</div> </blockquote> <div>Today's reading includes a grievous, faithless decision made by Israelite leaders that had them waste 38 years. And it is why everyone who personally experienced the Exodus as an adult never crossed the Jordan to go into the Promised Land. Let's deeply take this to heart.  A faithless and grievous decision ends up costing people to lose 38 years. Some historians may say they got off light. There are many instances through time where generations of lives can be wasted by a poor decision.  Let's move forward in faith not fear.</div> <p>12 - Aaron and Miriam go after Moses because his wife was from Cush. Zipporah was likely deceased and Moses had opted to not remain a widower. Cush was 'Ethiopia' and thus Moses' wife was a different shade than the other Hebrews. This is not a strange or unique trait: people are going through times of struggle and they blame it on the people around them who are a different color than they are. Moses did not retaliate or push back. He was the paragon of humility. God stepped in to rebuke Aaron and Miriam, Moses' older brother (of 4 years), Miriam the older sister (of 7 years). The Word from God, the cloud enveloping, the leprosy, the frantic petition/prayer ... It's a salient tale in the Bible that forever teaches to not pester nor accuse nor mock one's called and anointed, legitimate, spiritual leader.  Don't get ug