The Beauty and Heartbreak of Intercession
I was re-reading Number 16 recently. I learned in the Intercession and Warfare class at World Revival School of Ministry that Aaron’s actions here are an example of intercession, or “standing in the gap.” The past year has been an amazing one. I’ve seen life come to children plagued with all sorts of physical and emotional disabilities. I’ve watched God come down to people on the outskirts of the community, shut away in a nursing home. At work, God's healed and brought hope to people I see every day. I’ve also seen people stay shut in the boxes of their own lives. I’ve watched hope drop to the ground as it’s offered and refused. I’ve listened to people choose the sickness they know over the God they don’t. What do you do when that happens? I think Numbers 16 offers some insight. God tells Moses and Aaron to separate themselves from the community so He can deal with those who are choosing rebellion and wickedness over God's way. Instead of taking the easy out, Moses tell...