In the first year out of Egypt Moses heard a lot of complaints. First he heard complaints from the mixed multitude, then the Israelites in general, then in Numbers chapter 12 from his own sister and brother.
Previously the complaining hurt Moses so much, and he took it to heart so closely that he became suicidal. This time he dealt with it differently, even though coming from his sister and brother it must have heart even more.
Miriam, the oldest of the three, was the one who watched over him as a baby in the basket, risking her own life for him. She was with him as his big sister until pharaoh’s daughter took him permanently into her palace. Aaron heard God’s voice and escaped Egypt to meet Moses in the wilderness, and also went back with him to Egypt, and stood bravely beside Moses before pharaoh’s throne. Aaron had also disappointed Moses in the past by allowing rebellion in the camp while Moses was on Mt. Sinai with God. In spite of their past experiences Miriam and Aaron also yielded to the temptation to find fault and complain.
At first the Scriptures mention one reason for their dissatisfaction with Moses, but then it quickly reveals the real issue. Often that is how it is with us, the first excuse is rarely the real issue.
Poor Moses. He did not deserve to be treated like this. This was not fair to him after all he did for them.
What lessons can we learn from how Moses dealt with this situation?
How did God deal with the complainers?
What lesson can we learn about Biblical justice, and Biblical forgiveness from this account?
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