“Now if You kill these people as one man, then the nations which have heard of Your fame will speak, saying,” – Numbers 14:15
This was the cry of a man of God, pleading for mercy on behalf of a people who had rejected him. These were the same people who mocked him, ridiculed him, questioned his calling and leadership, and even plotted to kill him.
Even his own family criticized his marriage. And yet, Moses still stood in the gap for them. These were also the people whose actions ultimately kept him from entering the Promised Land.
But Moses didn’t pray for their destruction. He interceded. He even asked God to blot out his own name from the Book of Life if it meant saving them. He didn’t react out of his emotion, he leaned on what he knew about God: His greatness, His goodness, and His reputation among the nations. Moses pleaded for mercy, not judgment.
As someone who serves in the church, Moses shows me of what it means to have a true shepherd’s heart. A leader who remains faithful to his calling. Despite rejection, pain, and betrayal, he chose to love, to pray, and to fight for the salvation of others.
I was reminded of what the LORD Jesus said, “Everyone will know that we are His disciples, if we love one another.” (John 13:35)
Moses spent so much time in God’s presence that his heart became one with God’s. He always choose mercy over wrath, and compassion over condemnation.
So I ask you today: Will you be like Moses?
Choose to forgive instead of holding onto hatred.
Choose mercy over judgment.
Choose to pray faithfully rather than criticize.
Choose love instead of anger.
And lead selflessly, even when it hurts.
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