Numbers 17- Ordained by God

Whenever we have a leader we do not personally favor, we can allow ourselves to become disgruntled and bitter. We lose focus when we fail to realize that God is Soveriegn over every ruler and every event. God has allowed our authorities in our life for a purpose-His purpose. We may have bosses, police, teachers, presidents and even spouses in our life who wield authority in ways we don't agree with. God has placed them and allowed them to rule in their positions. God with one word could depose them.

In this chapter we continue the story of the insurrection against Aaron and Mosrs. God sets up a demonstration asking all the leaders if each clan to lay their staff with his name on it in front of the tent of meeting. God will cause the staff if the appointed leader to grow and bud. 

Overnight God caused Aaron's staff to not only sprout, but blossom and bear almonds. God had placed Aaron in position and when the people grumbled against their leaders they were grumbling against God himself. That is not to say that if our leaders are behaving wrongly that we do not correct them in love or if they should command us to sin against God that we do not stand against such commands. But our leaders are to be honoree in their positions having been ordained by God for such a time as this. When we honor our leaders, we also honor God. 

May God richly bless you as you seek Him and as you serve Him.