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Scripture
So they said to one another, “Let us appoint a leader and return to Egypt.” Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces in the presence of all the assembly of the congregation of the sons of Israel. Numbers 14:4-5

Observation
Numerous times Moses’ leadership was challenged, and each time he took the same odd response. He face-planted in the dust in front of his foes. How vulnerable. How degrading. Yet how much like the humble heart of a strong leader.

It is clear that a person is secure in God’s appointment if he or she can humble self in front of opponents. What looked to others like weakness, was in fact a sign of prowess. Moses was a secure man, so he wasn’t afraid to be exposed in front of his enemies.

In the dust he could see God’s will clearly. Every time he face-planted, Moses would rise, dust himself off and speak words of truth and clarity. Humility is where we hear God best.

Application
I want the security that Moses had, not of a swagger but of humility. The only thing I have is Jesus. Everything else is superfluous. He is all I have and he is all I need.

Prayer
Father, today I face-plant myself before you and ask that I might see the world around me more clearly. Amen.