26.6: Jesus in Numbers Part 4: Grumbling, Envy, Humility and Solutions from God

<p>God hears us when we complain. His response, &nbsp;however, may differ depending on the motives behind the complaint. If &nbsp;it’s true suffering, God is comforting and healing. If the motives are &nbsp;greed, gluttony, envy and lust of the flesh, vanity, etc., well, you &nbsp;deserve what you get. See, God hears ALL of our complaints.</p> <p>The other major point here in the next 2 chapters of Numbers, as we follow the Jews in the desert, is the <a href="https://giselleaguiar.com/2020/10/06/what-are-the-7-roles-of-the-holy-spirit/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Holy</a><a href="https://giselleaguiar.com/2020/10/06/what-are-the-7-roles-of-the-holy-spirit/"> Spirit</a>. &nbsp;He is the helper, and a direct connection to God. Growing up Catholic, I &nbsp;always thought of the Holy Spirit as part of the Trinity up in Heaven, &nbsp;which was unreachable to us mere humans. How wrong I was! These next &nbsp;chapters show that God hears us and God provides — if we humble &nbsp;ourselves. Let’s dig in….</p> <p><a href="https://giselleaguiar.com/2021/06/06/jesus-in-numbers-part-4-grumbling-envy-humility-and-solutions-from-god/"><em><strong>Keep reading in my blog where there are links to dig deeper and watch the special video at the bottom….</strong></em></a></p> <p>Jesus said, “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches.” ~ Revelation 3:22 NLT - This phrase is repeated 14 times in scripture. Kind of gives the idea that God wants us to pay attention.</p> <p>If you want to reap all the benefits of salvation including the 1-way, non-stop ticket to Heaven then…</p> <p><em><strong>Believe. Repent. Be Baptized. Receive the Holy Spirit.</strong></em></p> <p>Pray this prayer humbly and wholeheartedly…</p> <p>“Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins. Please forgive me. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and my life to you. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. I surrender my whole life to you an