Numbers 12: The Kind of Person I Want to Be

"So Moses cried out to the Lord, saying, 'Heal her please, O God, I plead with You!'"— Numbers 12:13 (AMP)

OK, in full transparency—how on earth was Moses defending Miriam after all the mess she stirred

up? Seriously. After the way she spoke against him, after the jealousy, after the drama… and here he is, pleading for her healing. If this is the mark of a quality leader with incredible character, then I have some serious work to do.

Lately, I’ve actually been feeling kind of proud of myself—proud of the acceptance and forgiveness I’ve managed to extend to some tough people in my life. It’s been a shift, and honestly, I’ve been thinking about it a lot, like Wow, look at me growing! But here’s the truth: it took me way too long to get here. And I certainly wasn’t offering forgiveness within minutes of the betrayal, rejection, or hurt. Nope. It was a process—a long one. And yet, here is Moses, advocating for the very person who came against him. No hesitation. No pride. Just a cry to God for mercy, on Miriam's behalf.

Moses’ reaction reminds me of Jesus’ words on the cross:"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." (Luke 23:34). Whew. I want to get there—I really do. I want to be the kind of person who doesn’t just forgive eventually, but who intercedes immediately. I want a heart so secure, so in tune with God, that when someone wrongs me, my first instinct isn’t offense—it’s prayer.

All I can say is "Lord, help me forgive quickly. Remind me the power of interceding for those who wrong me. I want to be more like you Lord."