First, Moses was a prayerful shepherd (15-27). Moses came to God. He was finding strength and direction from God, leaving things in the Lord's hands. Korah and his followers came with censers, just as the Lord had instructed. They stood by the gate to the court where they could be seen by all the people. The people would learn an important lesson. Moses and Aaron sensed that God was going to destroy all of those involved. They did not want this to happen. Being true shepherds, they pleaded in prayer for the people. Second, the people had to choose whom they would follow (28-35). Korah and his followers were swallowed up by a huge sinkhole. Another 250 men were burned up by fire that came from their censors. It was an act of judgment that could have only come from God. The very public outcome of this test would give the rest of the Israelites an opportunity to make a decision to follow the Lord. Like the Israelites from ancient times, we need to be ready to choose to follow the Lord.
Application: Lord, Grant me the insight, wisdom and strength to choose to follow you.
One Word: The choice is clear...follow the Lord