It is amazing how much new growth we have seen at Summit since the beginning of the year. The obvious growth has been the 8 baptisms. This week I observed Bill Herald, Sr. teaching the Gospel using a long-playing record and old Jule Miller Film Strips. As Tom Painter says: “we have no excuse”. I also observed Dana Fuller insisting on being baptized—even after suffering five strokes.

The not so obvious growth has been the internal change that has been taking place. Summit has become a stronger Body.

Learning from past Satanic Attacks is what prepares us for current and future victories. Consider lessons from Numbers 16.

Satan uses one seemingly faithful follower to hurt many by playing to an audience. In front of 250 leaders, Korah lays a false, but believable accusation (Num.16:1-3).

Immediately, Moses “fell on his face”. I assume Moses was consulting with God in prayer because when he spoke, he not only had the solution, but he had also nailed the real problem (Num.16:4-11). Moses brought to light that Korah was filled with ingratitude and greed. As Levites, they were to serve the tabernacle. God had given them this ministry and they were taking it for granted. Instead of being grateful they were after Aaron’s priesthood. The problem was that God had never called them to this role.

After this, the “Monday morning quarterbacks” become visible (Num.16:12-14). Real leaders try their best. They are never perfect. So, it is shameful to second guess their tough decisions, especially after the fact.

God dealt with Korah and his two co-conspirators by causing the earth to swallow them up. But 14,700 were still infected. So, they were killed in a plague.

Friend, with gratitude in your hearts, focus on what God has called you to do. It may not be something you are passionate about. But it is something you are good at and that you can accomplish with the least amount of effort.