Knowing and doing his will: Numbers 10: 1- 10

W.F Kumuyi

When you go into battle in your own land against an enemy who is oppressing you, sound a blast on the trumpets. Then you will be remembered by the Lord your God and rescued from your enemies. Number 10: 9

There was a story about a Scottish Highlands widow whose only son sends her monthly letter. The old lady was bitter that her son in Australia did not care about her. One day, a visitor asked what her son had done for her. She replied, “He writes to me regularly, once a month, but only sends me a little picture with his letter.” That “little picture” was actually her monthly upkeep money, but her ignorance of the worth of the currency left her wallowing in poverty.

Equally, in our text, God made provisions for Israel, his chosen people that looked simply but had the potency to command his mighty intervention on their behalf. The Lord instructed them to make two silver trumpets that would be used for special occasions – to order their movement, to assemble the congregation, to encourage their armies in battle and on festive priests (the sons of Aaron). However, the nation’s history showed until their enemies defeated them. But whenever they moved at God’s command victory and success came their way.

Believers are privileged to have guiding and shielding instruments such as God’s word, the name of Jesus, his atoning possibilities. The challenge is not whether there is enough to go around everyone but if his children will tap these resources in their hour of need.

To see God manifest his power on our behalf, we must obey his word, remain in faith, pray fervently and continue to sound the alarm of the gospel message to the unconverted. if we do these, no power will stand against us.

Move at God’s pace and get to the right destination at the right time.

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