There was a story about a Scottish widow whose only son sent a monthly letter. The old lady was bitter that her son who was in Australia did not care about her. One day, a visitor asked her what her son had done for her. She replied, “He writes to me regularly, once a month, but only sends me a little picture with this letter.” That “little picture” was actually her monthly upkeep money, but her ignorance of the worth of the currency left her wallowing in poverty. Equally, in our Scripture for today, God made provisions for Israel, His chosen people, that looked simple, but had the potency to command His mighty intervention on their behalf.
The Lord instructed them to make two silver trumpets that would be used for special occasions – to order their movement, to assemble the congregation, to encourage their armies in battle and to celebrate festive moments. These trumpets were to be handled only by the two priests (the sons of Aaron). However, the nation’s history shows that they often abandoned God’s provision and chased vanity until their enemies defeated them. But whenever they moved at God’s command, victory and success came their way. Believers are privileged to have guiding and shielding instruments such as God’s word, the name of Jesus, His atoning blood and prayer, which, when utilized, open the door to great possibilities.
The challenge is not whether there is enough to go around everyone but if His children will tap these resources in their hour of need. To see God manifest His power on our behalf, we must obey His word, remain in faith, pray fervently and continue to sound the alarm of the gospel message to the unconverted. If we do these, no power will stand against us.