I have hidden Thy word in my heart. (Picture by Lisa R)

Numbers 17. “So the children of Israel spoke to Moses, saying, ‘Surely we die, we perish, we all perish! Whoever even comes near the tabernacle of the Lord must die. Shall we all utterly die?’” Uhmmm, exaggerate much? All God required was obedience. However, the people wanted signs and wonders (as though being freed from slavery wasn’t enough). What happened when God gave them their “sign”? “Oh noes God’s gonna kill us!” God loves us and wants to bless us, grow us, and conform us to His image. But don’t be fooled that same God is righteous and just and will swiftly deal with our sin.