No More Lone Rangers

Scripture: Numbers 11 Key Verse: 11:15-17
"If this is how you're going to treat me me, why don;t you just kill me? I can't face this trouble anymore. The LORD answered Moses, "Bring me 70 Israelite men who you know are leaders and officers of the people. Take them to the tent of meeting, and have them stand with you. I'll come down and speak with you there. I'll take some of the Spirit that is n you and put it on them. They will help you take care of the people. You won't have to take care of the people alone."

Objective:
In Chapter 11 we see the Israelites and companions complaining once again. They complain so much God sends fire, that ends up killing a few on the outskirts. Then we see Moses complain to God about the people complaining and not being able to handle it all on his own. God says that he needs so leaders to help him out. Once this is done, God sends meat to the land since this is what they were complaining about. Then some greedily ran out and start to feast on it. Something happened to make God angry again and He caused a plague on the land. Maybe they complain again, it would fit there character.

Application:
"It is not good for man to be alone." Those words are found in Genesis when talking about Adam and Eve. Again though we see God telling Moses to surround himself with people in the form of leaders. How often do we try to be Lone Rangers saving the day and riding off into the sunset. Partly a pride thing, partly a knowledge thing; I tend to try to get the job done myself. It is easier and faster, right? God created us for community, not to be Lone Rangers. He created us to work together and surround ourselves with people who share in the vision of the Lord. We each are created to be unique individuals playing on the field at the same time.

Prayer:
God, thanks for making me who I am. I ask that you provide me with people that can come along side me in ministry and in life. Help me not be a Lone Ranger. Help your team come together and get the job done.