Numbers 25-27, Psalm 48
Numbers 27:15-17 (NLT)
“Then Moses said to the Lord, ‘O Lord, you are the God who gives breath to all creatures. Please appoint a new man as leader for the community. Give them someone who will guide them wherever they go and will lead them into battle, so the community of the Lord will not be like sheep without a shepherd.’”
In Numbers 27:15–17, Moses prays to the Lord to appoint a new leader for the people. In these verses, Moses demonstrates the importance of seeking Father-God’s direction in every decision, especially in matters of leadership and guidance. His appeal to the Lord highlights the central role of prayer when facing major transitions. Moses asks that the new leader be someone who will go before the people and come back in, so that they will not be like sheep without a shepherd.
These verses remind believers to seek leaders who are guided by Father-God—leaders who take on the role of a shepherd to lead, protect, and care for the flock. They also challenge those in positions of leadership to embody shepherd-like qualities when guiding their families, churches, or communities.
This passage also reveals Moses’ faithfulness. Although the Lord showed him the Promised Land, Moses was told he would not enter it because of his earlier disobedience in the wilderness of Zin. Yet Moses did not argue or complain. Instead, he focused on the well-being of the people rather than his own disappointment. His concern was for their future, not his personal loss.
I pray that if I am ever placed in a leadership role, I will follow Moses’ example—seeking the Lord’s direction through prayer and depending on His wisdom rather than my own understanding.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who guides us faithfully through every transition in life—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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