Memorise:
“Who art thou that judgest another man’s servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.” – Romans 14:4 (KJV)
Read: Numbers 12:1-16 (KJV)
1 And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman.
2 And they said, Hath the Lord indeed spoken only by Moses? hath he not spoken also by us? And the Lord heard it.
3 (Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)
4 And the Lord spake suddenly unto Moses, and unto Aaron, and unto Miriam, Come out ye three unto the tabernacle of the congregation. And they three came out.
5 And the Lord came down in the pillar of the cloud, and stood in the door of the tabernacle, and called Aaron and Miriam: and they both came forth.
6 And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the Lord will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.
7 My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house.
8 With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the Lord shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?
9 And the anger of the Lord was kindled against them; and he departed.
10 And the cloud departed from off the tabernacle; and, behold, Miriam became leprous, white as snow: and Aaron looked upon Miriam, and, behold, she was leprous.
11 And Aaron said unto Moses, Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, lay not the sin upon us, wherein we have done foolishly, and wherein we have sinned.
12 Let her not be as one dead, of whom the flesh is half consumed when he cometh out of his mother’s womb.
13 And Moses cried unto the Lord, saying, Heal her now, O God, I beseech thee.
14 And the Lord said unto Moses, If her father had but spit in her face, should she not be ashamed seven days? let her be shut out from the camp seven days, and after that let her be received in again.
15 And Miriam was shut out from the camp seven days: and the people journeyed not till Miriam was brought in again.
16 And afterward the people removed from Hazeroth, and pitched in the wilderness of Paran.
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Open Heaven 8 April 2024 MESSAGE:
In today’s Open Heaven, we reflect on the story of Miriam and Aaron speaking against Moses, highlighting the danger of judging God’s servants. While it may be tempting to criticize ministers of God when we perceive them to be in error, it is essential to leave their judgment to God, as He alone knows the hearts and intentions of His servants.
The passage from Numbers 12 underscores the consequences of speaking against God’s anointed. Miriam’s actions led to her being afflicted with leprosy, demonstrating the severity of God’s judgment on those who dare to oppose His chosen servants.
As believers, we must resist the urge to pass judgment on ministers of God and instead trust in God’s sovereignty to deal with them as He sees fit. Hebrews 10:31 reminds us that it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God, emphasizing the importance of allowing God to execute judgment rather than taking matters into our own hands.
In instances where ministers of God err, it is crucial to report the matter to God and allow Him to handle it according to His will. This ensures that His justice prevails, and His anointed are held accountable for their actions.
Open Heaven 8 April 2024 KEY POINT:
Leave the judgment of anointed ministers who cheat you to God.
Open Heaven 8 April 2024 HYMN 31 – Yield Not To Temptation
1 Yield not to temptation, For yielding is sin; Each vict’ry will help you, Some other to win; Fight valiantly onward, Evil passions subdue; Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through.
Refrain: Ask the Savior to help you, Comfort, strengthen and keep you; He is willing to aid you, He will carry you through.
2 Shun evil companions, Bad language disdain; God’s name hold in rev’rence, Nor take it in vain; Be thoughtful and earnest, Kindhearted and true; Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through. [Refrain]
3 To him that o’ercometh, God giveth a crown; Through faith we will conquer, Though often cast down; He who is our Savior, Our strength will renew; Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through. [Refrain]
Conclusion:
Today’s Open Heaven reminds us of the importance of refraining from judging God’s servants and leaving their judgment to God. As we navigate our Christian journey, let us trust in God’s wisdom and justice, knowing that He will uphold His anointed and deal with them accordingly.
Note: Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, a leading evangelical church globally, authored the Open Heavens 2024 Daily Devotional guide. The devotional application is accessible on various mobile platforms and operating systems, including iOS, Android, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Mobile, and PC, providing users with easy access to spiritual insights and guidance.