(Numbers 9: 17,23 NIV) 17 "Whenever the cloud lifted from above the Tent, the Israelites set out; wherever the cloud settled, the Israelites encamped. 23 At the LORD's command they encamped, and at the LORD's command they set out. They obeyed the LORD's order, in accordance with his command through Moses."
Moses has been called by God to lead the Israelites on a journey to the Promised Land. A tabernacle (the Tent) has been constructed in order to house the Ark of the Covenant, as well as a place of worship. Since they had no GPS, God led them by a cloud by day, and a fire in the cloud by night.
Fast forward to 2010. The tabernacle or tent is now a church building. Our leader is a pastor. The congregation is a group of people being led by a pastor, heading to the Promised Land. God speaks to the pastor, giving him instructions on how and where to lead the people. But, are we like the Israelites? Do we obey all the commands of our leaders? When they say move, do we move, or do we question or resist? Do we totally trust them to hear the voice of God and take us where we need to go, or do we want to follow our own agenda?
As part of the church body of Higher Praise, we have a responsibility to follow our pastor, Eric. God has called him to lead us. God has given him a vision. As being a part of the leadership team, I have a greater responsibility to share in his vision and help to share in leading HPC where God has instructed Eric on where to take us. I know God has a great destiny for Higher Praise. I am excited to see where this journey will lead. Let us join together in unity, as we head towards the Promised Land. Greater things are yet to come!
God, when you tell us to move, may we move. But, when you say stop, may we stay where we are until you tell us to move again. May we be sensitive to your leading, and may we trust our pastor to lead us in the direction that you want to take us. Amen.
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