It seems like right now is a good time for the Israelites. They seem to be searching for God and really trying to follow His commands. God tells them what they are supposed to do and they follow the command without question. They trusted God with little things and it became easy to trust Him with huge things.
A good clear example of the Israelites seeking after God is the part of this passage that involves those who want to celebrate the Passover but are unclean. They desperately want to be obedient, but at the same time they just want to make sure they are not going to offend or do harm to the celebration in their current state of uncleanness. They are a great example for us. There are times that I want to do what I think is right, but I am not sure. I do not have the Moses that they had to go to and make sure everything I am doing is ok, but I do have the Bible and I do have other people who I can go to for counsel. I think it is important for us to use the resources that God has given us. God has placed wise people in all of our lives and they are there to help us when we are unsure that our actions do really line up with what the scriptures say. If we cannot find the answer ourselves, it is important for us to find a “Moses” who can help us find the answer.
The other part of this passage that I love is the cloud over the tent. When the cloud moved they automatically picked up and moved. That is obedience! Without question they picked up and moved camp. I do not expect for a cloud to appear that I am to follow, but I think there is something we can take from this. When we start following what God has for us without question, it becomes easier and easier. When we make following God a way of life, not just an option, then we can become like the Israelites with their cloud. The cloud moves and so do we, the cloud stays and we are content. The more we seek Him, the more we know Him and the easier it is to say yes. My prayer for us today is that we will be like the Israelites in this chapter and that when God tells us to go, we do and when God tells us to stay, we are content!
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