(Exodus 4:16) And he shall be your spokesman to the people: and he shall be, even he shall be to them instead of a mouth, and thou shalt be to him instead of God. ~ This passage suddenly came to mind! It's quite interesting, and I believe many people don't understand its true meaning. Moses used Aaron as his "mouth" because Moses always said he was slow of speech. So Jehovah God gave Aaron, who was eloquent, to replace Moses' mouth. From this passage, we can also discover a very important point: Those used by God don't necessarily have to be eloquent; they must be completely God-fearing and completely obedient! Although Aaron was eloquent, Aaron was chosen because of Moses. I believe God had his own reasons for not choosing Aaron.
Let's look at the following sentence: Aaron regarded Moses as a god. This is what I want to share. How many of the Israelites truly knew Jehovah God? Probably not many! If Aaron regarded Moses as a god, how many of the Israelites do you think knew Jehovah God? Why did Moses only live to be 120? Why did Jehovah God take Moses away? If Jehovah God hadn't taken Moses away, Moses would surely have become a proud devil! What is a "devil"? A devil is someone who thinks they are a "god" with power! A few days ago, I was talking to a friend about atheism, and I said: Atheism isn't about not having God; atheism is about treating oneself as a "god"! Atheists are on the same level as the devil; they believe they are gods, able to control and dominate the world! Why couldn't Moses enter Canaan? Because Jehovah God told Moses to "command the rock" to bring forth water, but Moses "struck the rock." A bunch of nonsense pastors say: The rock is Jesus, and because Moses struck Jesus, Moses couldn't enter Canaan. Of course not! The Lord Jesus was so boring! Hiding in the rock and getting struck! Can these pastors think more sanely? If Jehovah God today needs to hide in the rock in order for water to flow from it, then He is not God! Moses' inability to enter Canaan was Jehovah God's plan to save for Moses! Because Moses and Aaron had indeed failed to "exalt the Lord," they had already begun to grow proud. If Moses had led the Israelites into Canaan again, Moses would have become even more proud. This is the real reason Jehovah God did not allow Moses to enter Canaan! Moses performed many miracles, yet he even forgot that his authority and power came from Jehovah God! Jehovah God clearly told Moses to "speak to the rock," but Moses couldn't contain his anger, so he "struck the rock." This was the "seed of pride" sprouting in Moses' heart!.
Why do we know that the Israelites and Aaron regarded Moses as a god? Remember when Moses spent 40 days on the mountain, while Aaron and the Israelites made a golden calf for themselves and feasted and drank at the foot of the mountain? Aaron and the Israelites thought Moses was dead! They made a golden calf for themselves and made it their god! Why did Aaron and the Israelites make a golden calf and treat it as a god? This is the mentality of the general public! Moses was like a housekeeper, controlling everything, restricting Aaron and the Israelites in everything. Moses spent 40 days on the mountain, and Aaron and the Israelites wished he would die there! How interesting! If Moses died on the mountain, Aaron and the Israelites could do whatever they wanted! Do you understand? Aaron truly regarded Moses as a god. To Aaron and the Israelites, Moses was their god! Why were Aaron and the Israelites so happy when Moses died? The Israelites thought: Moses was just like any other human being, and that the golden calf could replace him. So, this also explains why humans are so fond of making idols for themselves? Humans cast idols to satisfy their desire for control! Those who cast idols are those who can control God! Casting an idol allows them to control the idol's actions, further highlighting the greatness of the one who casts it! Isn't someone who can control God greater than God??
Why did Aaron and the Israelites dare to cast a golden calf? Because they didn't know God at all! Anyone who dares to cast an idol is definitely someone who doesn't know God and is not pious! Just like someone who dares to lie, they are definitely ungodly, don't fear God, and don't know God! Someone who truly knows God wouldn't cast any idol for themselves! Someone who truly knows God would never lie! Moses saw God face to face. Did he lie? Did he cast an idol for himself? Those who know God know that He is a God who works miracles! Those who know God know that He is a God who reads hearts! If God can be deceived by lies, then He is not God, but a fool! If God is nothing more than an idol with no voice, arms and legs but no movement, then what power do these gods possess? Why do we constantly emphasize the importance of worshipping God with sincerity of spirit? If we truly know God, we know that our communication with Him depends on our spirit! Therefore, only with sincerity of spirit will God be willing to communicate with us! Why was it a serious sin for Aaron and the Israelites to make a golden calf? Every time I read this passage, I want to laugh. Jehovah God performed so many miracles, yet Aaron and the Israelites simply treated Him as a stupid calf! Isn't that ridiculous? In fact, Aaron and the Israelites' act of making a golden calf laid an irreversible foundation for humanity's idolatry, and this was Aaron and the Israelites' greatest mistake! What is the true God? What does the true God want humanity to become? The true power of God is simply beyond our imagination! If there is any power in the world today that surpasses God, then He is certainly not God! If there is any power in the world that can control and limit God's actions, then He is certainly not God! Humanity has always had a misconception: It places too much importance on "sacrifice" and "gifts." I've always emphasized that the true God requires "spiritual and honest worship"! Furthermore, God clearly tells us: Seek and you will find! Knock and the door will be opened! God doesn't care about our gifts; what matters to Him is our "heart." I often wonder: Why do we go to church to worship God? Is it just a show of worship? Everyone, please consider your own answer!!
