We have been discussing the issue of honouring those whom God puts in our lives to bless and guide us. It was something that Korah and his friends would not do and the consequences for them were dire. In the end, God confirmed the authority of Moses and Aaron, namely by causing Aaron’s staff to bud. But it was too late for those who rebelled. You might wonder why God didn’t give them this sign before they rebelled to dissuade them so that they would repent and not suffer such dire consequences. But their attitude showed that they would be unable to humble themselves no matter what signs were given (for they had already seen many signs at the hand of Moses). That is not the last word, interestingly, about Korah’s family. Evidently there was a survivor in his family whose descendants went on to be greatly blessed and exalted by God to the position of temple musicians. It was a gracious calling upon the ‘sons of Korah’ who ended up writing a number of the psalms. Have you been too proud to honour the people that God wants to use to bless and guide you? If so, it is never too late to start over. As God showed grace to the sons of Korah, he will show grace to you as you learn to humble yourself to receive from him through his imperfect vessels.
Humble yourself before God in prayer and seek his grace.
Read Numbers 17
