#Wordfortheweek Week 27 #Accountable

Then Moses lifted his hand and struck the rock twice with his rod; and water came out abundantly, and the congregation and their animals drank.  Numbers 20:11 NKJV

Moses, a man after God’s heart, could not get away with his actions. The instruction was clear, ‘speak to the rock…’ (Numbers 20:8 NKJV).  He struck the rock twice because he was angry. The people had been moaning and whining about lack of water. Despite all the wonders Elohim did in their presence from Egypt and throughout their wilderness journey, their hearts were still rebellious.

Hey, I can relate with Moses’ anger borne out of frustration with the people. He was not intentionally disobedient, however Elohim counted it as such and it cost Moses an entrance into the promise land.

Moses’s story helps us understand that Elohim God holds each person responsible and accountable for their actions. Even if Moses had blamed the people, he was still responsible for his action.

In life, it is easier to blame others for things that have gone or are going wrong. I remember my parents telling me that one of the responsibilities of an adult is taking responsibility for one’s actions. As I walk the leadership path, I’ve begun to understand what courage it takes to do this.

A child of Elohim should understand that Elohim is a righteous judge. He holds each person accountable, irrespective of the provocation. This understanding should help us think about our own actions first and make corrections where necessary, before pointing the finger at others.

In addition to courage, this takes a heart of humility to look inward before outward. The world we live in would be a better place if before we point the finger, we take stock of our own life.

#Prayerfortheweek

May the Lord grant me the grace to be courageous and humble, to be the change I want to see in the world. In the name of Yeshua Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen

I pray that this inspires you to reflect on your relationship with Elohim and be determined to be more and do more for Him each day.

#AdeolaAkintoye©

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