1. Miriam and Aaron oppose Moses (1-3)

Moses' wife Zipporah was not an Israelite. Miriam and Aaron despised her. 'Cushite' suggested that her skin was dark. But their real problem was their jealousy of Moses' spiritual power and authority. They had become very proud and humanistic. Moses didn't defend either himself or his wife. He let God solve the problem. This is true humility.

2. God establishes Moses' leadership (4-16)

Moses' authority did not come from superior ability or human genius, but from a close walk with God. Aaron and Miriam made a big mistake when they looked at God's servant from a human point of view. Moses' true humility is seen in his faithfulness as God's servant in God's house (Heb 3:5). God taught Miriam and Aaron that it is a sin to speak against the Lord's servant; Miriam was struck with leprosy. Moses cried out to the Lord, asking him to heal her.

Application: Lord, teach me to walk with you until I learn the humbleness of my Lord Jesus; teach me to recognize and respect your servants whom you are using.
One Word: True humility