O: This section to me is very sobering and serves as a warning to us who are living on as "the fulfillment of the ages has come" v.11. Although Israel was not yet a nation, they were "baptized into Moses and all drank the from the same spiritual rock that was Christ, yet God was not pleased with most of them and their bodies were scattered over the desert. v.2.
When I reflect on this passage, I compare the church today with Israel. Having a mathmatical mind, I average the percentages of Israel and the church. It is not hard to see that unless something changes, the church will fall into the same scenario as Israel. Since God does not change, the change has to be with us. Unless we conform to Christ we will be scattered over the desert just as "most of them".
A: I need to be aware that I need Christ at all times v.12. Temptations will come my way, and when they do I need to stand firm in Christ, the spiritual rock and realize that God has and will provide a way out.
P: Lord, in you I have life and breath and meaning. Keep me close to you, keep your words upon my lips and your thoughts within my heart so that when the tempter comes I will be able to stand up underneath the temptation.
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