Moses was used by God in a way many leaders today could only speak about.

• He stood before Pharaoh.
• He saw signs and wonders.
• He led a nation.
• He received The Law.
• He spoke with God.
• He carried the burden of Israel through the wilderness.

Yet when Moses asked to enter the Promised Land, God said:

“Let it suffice thee; speak no more unto me of this matter.”   Deuteronomy 3:26.

Let that settle……

• Moses was anointed, but still accountable.
• Moses was chosen, but still was corrected.
• Moses was used mightily, but still faced consequences.

This is where many in the modern Church have erred.

They think because God uses them, God agrees with them.

They think because the gift still works, The LORD is pleased.

They think because people still gather, heaven is still endorsing.

But operating in a Gifting, does not mean God is pleased with the vessel!

Listen, being used by God is not permission for us to dishonor God.

Calling, does not cancel consequence.

Grace does not erase holiness.

Mercy does not make God unjust.

The LORD CANNOT go against Himself.

Moses did not miss Canaan because God stopped loving him.

Moses missed Canaan because he misrepresented God before the people.

And that is a warning to every Leader handling God’s People.

• You cannot beat the sheep and still claim to represent the Shepherd!
• You cannot pollute the altar and still demand honor.
• You cannot mishandle holy things and think anointing will protect you from accountability.

The pulpit is not a hiding place and the microphone is not a covering!

The Gift is not a license.  The crowd is not confirmation.

God is merciful — but He is still HOLY.

May The Fear of The LORD return to leadership.

May every Moses remember that intimacy with God is not an invitation to become casual with God — and public usefulness does not exempt anyone from private obedience.

Shalom
~ Syreeta Thomas

Syreeta Thomas

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