Devotion

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Theme: Called to Serve
Text: Numbers 13:1-20

Memory Verse ~ Numbers 13:1-2

13 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Send men to spy out the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the children of Israel; from each tribe of their fathers you shall send a man, every one a leader among them.”

Our verse for discussion today, is essential for us, as we have leaders representing us in our family, church, community, nation and the world at large. Each leadership is a call from God to lead others and most often, these leaders have great qualities in leading ( Romans 13:1-2). The instruction to Moses from God is;
a.  Send men to spy out Canaan
b.  Select from each tribe a leader among them.

God has also called you to be a leader either at home, workplace or the community. You're to spy and give account of the good and ill of society and how strategically you can lead your people for the good in society to prevail and curbing down the ills.

Moses hearken to the voice of the Almighty God by selecting a leader from each tribe (twelve men in all)  to embark on this journey. He as well encouraged and gave them guidance. It is important we also learn to pray for and encourage our leaders (Hebrews 13:17-19). They left as mighty men to assess the land; its inhabitants and vegetation. Do you remember when a leadership mantle was hand over to you? Your zeal was high to accomplish mightily. What happened on the way?  Why have you given up? (Answers to all these questions will be in the next Devotion).

Prayer: Father in heaven, we bring our leaders before You. We ask Your grace to manifest in their reign. Fill them with courage, that they may lead well and bring honour to Your name in Jesus name. AMEN!

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