Today's readings are Numbers 16.1-22 ( http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=Num.+16.1-22 ) and Luke 19.11-28 ( http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=Luke+19.11-28 ).
Observe in the rebellion of Korah how the rebellious people were not without inheritance, as they claimed. They were not without provision. They had the greatest provision of all the people of Israel. The Levites were supported from the offerings of the people of Israel. Though they could not own farmland, they could own land in towns. They would not need to farm, because they were supported in all their needs. They had rank and status among the people. They were God's treasured people, serving God by ministry around the tabernacle, caring for the things God had the priests use in his worship. These were blessed people indeed.
How often do we wish to overstep the bounds of the blessing God has given us? How often do we wish to exalt ourselves in a way that will ultimately be a burden to us? Why do we not rather accept the provision our Lord has made for us?
Paul speaks to this clearly near the end of Ephesians. Are we in a particular position when we realize the salvation the Lord has provided for us? Let us not despise that position. It is one that our Lord is aware of and through which He can and will minister to us. It is a position of service the Lord has provided for us. Let us serve our God joyfully.
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