Moses had just been confronted by Korah and an associate band of rebels. These Levites sought to usurp Moses’ God-given authority over the Israelites, to gain some added benefit for themselves. Moses perceived that their motivation was impure and self-serving, and that God’s anger would be kindled against this ungodly group think. In verse 4, we can see Moses’ immediate response, when “…he fell upon his face.” Perhaps it was part anger, part angst, part grievance, part petition, but it was no doubt also part meekness from this chosen man of God. This was not the first time we read of Moses on his face before the LORD, nor would it be his last (Num. 14:5; 16:4, 22; 20:6). It was an obvious admission of need and a valuable default position he assumed when problems overwhelmed him and threatened to undo him. He made the right choice as he acknowledged God’s sovereignty over all things, in all times and places. He knew, like we know, that God is greater than any existential threat man may face. He was, like we can be, confident that in the bigness of any difficulty, God is bigger still. Like Moses, we can trust God to oversee and overcome the trials that seek to overwhelm or undo us.

Challenge: What about you? Got any problems that seem too big to handle? Somehow, I believe you do. And, that leaves you in a very good place because God loves to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are earnestly turned toward Him (2 Chron. 16:9). He did it repeatedly for Moses and He will do the same for you. The answer is just a fall away. Fall down before Him and call out to Him. He’s waiting to hear from you and test your willingness to prostrate yourself in His presence. Remember, in His presence there is fullness of joy (Ps. 16:11) and that joy will become the very strength you are looking for to surmount this or any life challenge you may face (Neh. 8:10). You can embrace earth’s difficult trials inasmuch as you embrace God’s divine truths. God, His Word and the joy of His grace in you are a formidable and unconquerable force against any evil that will ever present itself. Go in the confidence of God’s benevolence and His power. And as you go, Godspeed, fellow saints!

Prayer: Sovereign Lord, when evil presses against me, whether in my health, in my family, in my church, in my work or in my nation, help me to fall before you so that I might rise with You in joyful victory. What an appropriate reminder on this National Day of Prayer, that our strength comes from You alone. Grant me a heart of meekness that always acknowledges, embraces and prayerfully lives out that truth for the glory of Jesus’ matchless name, now and forever. Amen.

God’s blessings on your day!  

Bluffton North Ministry Group