God instructed Moses to pick up his rod and speak to the rock in the Wilderness of Zin when they were out of water. Vexed by the complaining, demanding mood of the Israelites, Moses angrily struck the rock twice in the presence of the people. God went ahead and miraculously provided the water, but was severely displeased with Moses for striking the rock rather than speaking to it as instructed.

Because Moses did not “Sanctify (God’s) name” before the multitude, God determined to keep Moses out of the Promised Land.

We should also allow God to perform miracles for us by “speaking” to Him through prayer.

PRAYER: Lord, in the name of Jesus, we ask for Your supernatural provision for all the needs of life. We want to fully “Sanctify Your Name” by allowing You to meet all our needs through Christ Jesus.

READING: Num. 18-20