In my own words, permit me to define rebellion as open or secret opposition to God's authority (His Word) and or God constituted authority (God ordained leadership).The children of Israel were trapped in the Wilderness of Hazeroth for 7 days because Miriam and Aaron, the older siblings of Moses, formed a rebellious force against their younger brother- Moses the servant of the Lord.  It was first about a query as to why he married an Ethiopian, (keep in mind that the query came after about 50 years of a happy married life).   Rebellion must find something flimsy and unreasonable to latch unto.  Thereafter they then proceeded to vent their anger on what really bothered them in Numbers 12:2:So they said, “Has the Lord indeed spoken only through Moses? Has He not spoken through us also?” And the Lord heard it.   Sadly for them, God heard it and showed up immediately to respond to their query on behalf of His faithful servant.  He summoned the three of them to a serious discussion and issued a query on why they were not afraid to speak to a man He had put in authority.  What followed made Miriam speechless and Aaron  an intercessor. vs.10-11:And when the cloud departed from above the tabernacle, suddenly Miriam became leprous, as white as snow. Then Aaron turned toward Miriam, and there she was, a leper. So Aaron said to Moses, “Oh, my lord! Please do not lay this sin on us, in which we have done foolishly and in which we have sinned.He prayed and begged Moses for mercy and Moses in-turned pleaded with the Lord for His Mercy. By the time the dust would settle, Miriam was locked out of the camp and the entire congregation of Israel could not move forward. They were trapped for 7 days.  Many do not realize that rebellion (exciting as it may be) has the potential to isolate, quarantine and restrict movement in the forward direction. Many have been restrained and detained because of their rebellion to God's word, instruction, authority,  discipline etc.Please note, that God puts things in order and any attempt to disturb divine order is met with God’s personal overwhelming superior force. God hates rebellion completely because He once had a direct experience of rebellion in heaven.  God hates rebellion in its slightest form and at every level. As a matter of fact, God banishes the rebellious to a dry land - Psalm 68:6We live in a world that is rebellious. A generation that loves to change the order of things. A people that deliberately desires to do the opposite of God's command.   Family structures  and values have been turned upside down because of rebellion, ungodly ministries have been birthed because of rebellion. Much of the music content you find on the airwaves today are in the line of rebellion, many content you easily found around the social-media space perpetuate rebellion, sadly, many of the  professing Christians live in rebellion to God’s word, the Lordship of Jesus Christ and to God's authority set over them. Friends, listen to the podcast and see the danger of rebellion and why you must avoid it completely as you journey into that which God has reserved for you and your household. Listen, and share with someone around you. Be blessed and till we share again tomorrow, stay blessed, sanctified and spirit-filled. In His service,Temitope & Irene Agbana

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