Moses was gone for a period of forty days, and then came rebellion, complaint, and thought that Moses might have been dead.
Moses was dead, will the golden calf idol bring them into the promised land or take them back to Egypt? How fickle are human thoughts?
As I prayed and reflect on today’s passage, a Scriptural passage that I read few days ago came to my mind. It is Psalm 73: 2-3, where the Psalmist noted that he nearly abandoned the way of the Lord, when he saw the prosperity of the wicked. Temptation is a test of character, a challenge to one’s resolve, and a constant presence in human experience.
We all struggled with the same issue, acknowledging the apparent ease and success of the wicked while the righteous seems to face difficulties. What turned the table for good for the psalmist was after he entered the “sanctuary of God”. There, he gained a deeper understanding of the situation. The psalmist realized that the prosperity of the wicked is ultimately temporary and that they are on a “slippery ground” leading to their ruin. He understood that God would bring them to judgment and destruction. “When it is time for me to punish, I will punish them for their sin.”
With this revelation, the psalmist was able to reaffirm his faith and find his true security and joy in God himself, declaring, “Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you”.
In the today’s Gospel reading passage, Jesus presents the Kingdom as something that grows from small beginnings, like a mustard seed or a bit of yeast, and as something of immense value that requires a complete commitment to possess.
Yes, God is our strength. May we seek God’s perspective when struggling with doubt and find refuge and strength in Him.
Have a wonderful Week
