It took me almost 20 minutes to read this passage. I know that I’ve read this before, but the words Dathan and Abiram threw at Moses are really enlightening regarding their fate(16:12-24). Their words seem to be motivated by their selfish desires. It sounds like they were seeking a place of their own, a domain were they could rule and prosper. Their heart wasn’t on God’s work of redemption, salvation, and freedom. It sounds like they overlooked the display of God’s wonders in Egypt and since they crossed the Red sea. It sounds like they couldn’t see past the end of their noses. Surely they were eating Manna? Did they not drink from the water God sent forth from the rock? Weren’t they apart of the mob that refused to enter the Promised Land because of their fear of the giants? It sounds like they were accusing Moses of an ego trip at the expense of the nation of Israel. But each of these desires and accusations were a rejection of God’s plan. They were in rebellion against God. I know that I have to check my motivation in ministry work. I need to ask myself the motivation behind my plans and desires. Am I just like Dathan with a focus on me, or have I included God in the discussions about where I am headed in this life. Are there wonders I have ignored? Are there provisions that I’m taking for granted? Do fears motivate my decisions?
Stuart
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