Seize the Moment – Day 583

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21
Oct '21

Seize the Moment – Day 583

Posted on Oct 21, 2021 by Jerry Ingalls in Devotions, General |

21
Oct '21

A Eulogy to Miriam!

Numbers 20

 

Good morning! This is Pastor Jerry Ingalls from New Castle First Baptist Church and today is Thursday, October 21.

 

What do you want people to say about you in your eulogy?

 

Numbers 20 records the deaths of Moses’ brother and sister, Aaron and Miriam.

 

Miriam’s death could easily be missed. The end of verse 1 briefly records, “Now Miriam died there and was buried there.” That’s it!?! While the story continues for Israel, this was the end of the journey for Miriam.

 

Miriam was brave and bold! She was the older sister of Moses and worked with her mom to place baby Moses in a wicker basket among the reeds in the Nile, saving him from certain death and placing him in a house of privilege (Exodus 2:1-9).

 

Miriam had a vibrant faith and loved to praise God! After Moses delivered Israel out of Egypt and across the Red Sea, Miriam led them in worship to God. Listen to Exodus 15:20-21,
 
“Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took the timbrel in her hand, and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dancing. Miriam answered them, ‘Sing to the Lord, for He is highly exalted; The horse and his rider He has hurled into the sea.’”

 

Miriam was not perfect, but she was forgiven and loved! Yes, Miriam gave in to her jealousy of Moses in Numbers 12, but Moses forgave her and prayed for her healing and restoration. Moses loved his big sister!

 

Miriam was chosen by God to do a great work! Micah 6:4 gives us God’s final word about Miriam,
 
“Indeed, I brought you up from the land of Egypt and ransomed you from the house of slavery, And I sent before you Moses, Aaron and Miriam.”

 

Seize the moment and remember that you are chosen by God! Don’t let your past failures, present hurts, or future fears stand in the way of your faithfulness to God calling!

God bless your day!
 
 
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