Sunday, Sunday...

Once again I am amazed at how God moves and works in our midst. He continues to mold and shape us with such love and precision. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for a particular purpose; to glorify God! I was reminded of this on Sunday morning as I gathered with a bunch of wonderful Jr. High students. Even more poignantly, I was reminded that I have been called to glorify God as I minister to, and serve the students that God has placed in my charge for such a time as this.

As we met together for Sunday school yesterday I was praying that God would just teach us all something; something practical and applicable to our lives.

So, we opened up the Scripture to Numbers 16 - Korah's rebellion.

We talked for a bit about the essence of the rebellion, why it happened in the first place. It was suggested that it may have been jealousy, anger, bitterness or hatred on Korah's part. Yet, we came to the conclusion that it was sin festering in their hearts and was now being unleashed on Moses and Aaron. We then looked at how even though Korah and his rebel buddies seemed to be rebelling against Moses and Aaron, in reality they were rebelling against God. This point was made clear when we discussed how it was God who appointed Mose and Aaron to lead. They were not self appointed and, in fact, Moses didn't even want the job at first. However, this is the way God would have it and He was about to show the whole congregation of Israel who His real appointed leaders were.

So, Moses called a meeting and Korah and his 250 rebel buddies showed up along with all of Israel. Moses testified to all that the Lord will make known His appointed leaders for all to see. Thus, God told Moses to have all the people get away from Korah and all his rebel friends and all their houses. Don't talk to them, don't touch their stuff, just get away. Then, in an instant, the ground opened up and swallowed Korah and his rebel minions. Those who were left, God struck with fire from the pillar of fire residing over the Tabernacle (God Himself). So it was that God had proven Moses and Aaron to be His appointed leaders before all the people.

Now, to make this applicable we looked at Romans 13:1, 2. We talked about how to sin against God's appointed leaders, whether in the home (parents), at school (teachers, principals, etc.), at church (pastors, elders, leaders, etc.) or event in the government is to, in reality, sin against God.

This was the message of Korah's rebellion. That is why God has preserved that story for us, so that we don't make the same mistake, so that we don't live out the same sin. We are to respect and pray for our leaders, trusting that God has set them up for a purpose and He knows what He is doing.

With all that said, I think we all learned something in Sunday school. I hope and pray that what takes place on Sunday and Wednesday will continue to be talked about, though about and prayed about in the home throughout the week. I am grateful for the time I have with our students, but the time parents have with them is much more important. Don't let it just pass by!

To all the students here... "I love you guys!"

For His Kingdom