Here the servants of the sanctuary may learn a profitable lesson, from the example of Moses. This highly honoured minister of the LORD, so well taught as he was, did not presume to determine upon any point respecting divine things, between the LORD and his people, without first asking counsel of GOD. It is always profitable, when both minister and people bring all their spiritual cases before the throne, and by prayer and supplication make their requests known unto GOD. That is a promise never to be forgotten, Psalms 25:14.
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Numbers 9:8
8 And Moses said unto them, Stand still, and I will hear what the LORD will command concerning you.