ASSUMPTION
Numbers 16:1-40
 
Assumption can be defined as: taking to or upon oneself; the act of laying claim to or taking possession of something. With this definition, it can be concluded that assumption is an indirect act of removing the hand of God from what is assumed to be. Assuming is not taking the time to seek God for what steps need to be taken before making a decision or concluding how to move in any given situation. Assumptions can be wrong and exceedingly destructive. Wrong assumptions will always provoke wrong actions, either in response to or against. Korah, the son of Izhar, and his rebellious group took on Moses based on wrong assumptions in Numbers 16:2-3, “And they rose up before Moses with some of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty leaders of the congregation, representatives of the congregation, men of renown. 3 They gathered together against Moses and Aaron, and said to them, “You take too much upon yourselves, for all the congregation is holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the LORD?” Korah and his team wanted to take the calling of God upon them, forgetting or not convincing enough to them that God sent Moses. Moses was provoked, and angered enough to take their case to God. The conclusion of Korah’s wrong assumption was that, “And the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them up, with their households and all the men with Korah, with all their goods. 33 So they and all those with them went down alive into the pit; the earth closed over them, and they perished from among the assembly.”(Numbers 16:32-33) Have you been assuming wrongly in your fellowship or among your brethren? It is important to learn from the living word of the living God. Wrong assumptions will also activate a wrong move. King Saul was faced with an inevitable war against the Philistines. In his waiting, he took up the duty of Samuel, because of fear. As a result of Samuel’s delay to offer burnt offerings before the war, “Then I said, ‘The Philistines will now come down on me at Gilgal, and I have not made supplication to the LORD.’ Therefore I felt compelled, and offered a burnt offering.” (1 Samuel 13:12) At any given time, and under no circumstances should any man assume a role that is not assigned by God? Assumptions are acting outside of God. Acting outside of God, is acting against God and it does not give life, but takes life away. Samuel confirmed that Saul ‘s move was a foolish one, and it led to Saul loosing all that God had ordained for him. Samuel stated, “But now your kingdom shall not continue…” (1 Samuel 13:14) Be alive, be relevant in His presence, and keep your self from wrong assumptions.

Prayer for today: Ask Daddy, take my days and my moments, and help me never to be caught up assuming wrongly.