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Miriam — Leader
(Miriam’s Story: Exodus 15:20–21)
In the Word
“For I brought you up from the land of Egypt and redeemed you from the house of slavery, and I sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam” (Micah 6:4).
Of the Word
Gifted by God, Miriam the prophetess accompanied her brothers Moses and Aaron in the great exodus out of Egypt. When there was celebrating, Miriam picked up her tambourine and led the women in singing and dancing. But being a leader wasn’t enough. Wanting equal billing with Moses, envy reared its ugly head and Miriam spoke out against him.
God’s anger was swift … Miriam was struck with leprosy. And Moses cried to the Lord, “O God, please heal her — please” (Numbers 12:13). With mercy, God answered that plea. Not always satisfied with the gifts God gives us, we, like Miriam, may seek more: more credit where credit is due, more glory. But our God calls us to serve Him; to use the gifts He gave us according to His will. In doing so we must remember the glory goes to Him alone.
Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves (Philippians 2:3).
Walking with my Lord
Thank You, Father for showing mercy when I make it all about me. In Your name. Amen.
Mustard Seed: Daughters of the King. Marcia Gomulka and Myrna Lou Meyer, authors. 6/34 ©2013 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, 801 Seminary Place Ste. L010, St. Louis, MO 63105. www.lwml.org
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations were taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version Copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers.
