Standing between the living and the dead

(Aaron) stood between the dead and the living, and the plague was halted. (Numbers 16:48)

Those words really struck me today.

On one side of Aaron, thousands were dead because of their rebellion.

On the other, thousands were saved through his intercession.

As God’s priests, we stand in the same position as Aaron.

Many around us are dying because of their sin. And we have a choice.

We can just do nothing and watch God’s judgment fall.

Or like Aaron, we can pray. We can intercede. We can reach out to them, sharing God’s gospel of repentance and forgiveness.

Lord, give me the heart of Aaron. There are so many people hurting and dying because of their sin.

Give me Aaron’s compassion. Give me your compassion. Show me what I can do to reach out.

And use me to bring your salvation into their lives. In Jesus’ name, amen.