Numbers 20:6
Then Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly to the entrance of the tent of meeting and fell on their faces. And the glory of the Lord appeared to them,
Truth: When the people complain, God is the source of strength and glory.
Moses and Aaron had quite a calling. They had the role and responsibility to lead the entire nation of Israel. We know, according to this book of Numbers, there were at least 600,000 men. So, when we add women and children there were a million plus people for these two to lead. They were not top heavy in leadership. There were not very many layers between them and the least of the people. Yes, Moses had earlier enacted a system where lesser concerns would be taken to other men in the camp ... other leaders. But, for the big things, these two were it. This is why the above text is so important. Who do you go to when you are at the top? We need to be like Moses and Aaron ... when we have an issue with those around us and those we may lead, we need to God for the source of our strength and our power. Notice that they "fell on their faces." They were only able to receive the glory of God because they were willing to humble themselves toward God. When the people complained, Moses and Aaron had heard it all before. They would hear it again in this book. It is easy, when you hear the same old thing to want to solve the issues yourself. Moses and Aaron were sensitive to God's presence and to take their problems to God. It is when we fail to come to God with our issues and try to solve them in our own strength that we fail. Note Peter's words on this subject. Peter is a great example of someone who, often, tried to do things in his own power, rather than the power of Christ:
1 Peter 5:6-8
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Coming to God is the source of strength. We will see His glory. When we attempt to solve our problems in our own strength we lose the chance to see God's glory.
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