God responds to the rebellion of the Israelites against Moses and Aaron by affirming Aaron. All the leaders of all the tribes put their names on their staffs and then put them in the Tent of Meeting, where God lives. The one he affirms as leader will sprout. Aaron's staff not only sprouted but also blossomed and produced almonds!
The Israelites were trying to say that some others were sent by God, so this sign affirming Aaron told them (beyond the ground swallowing the others, I guess) that they were wrong. They respond in mortal fear "We will die! We are lost, we are all lost! Anyone who even comes near the tabernacle of the Lord will die. Are we all going to die?"
It makes me wonder: is this how I respond to correction? God goes into details on cleansing from sin by burning a red heifer. This is how he wants them to respond, he wants them to seek forgiveness. Do I respond in fear? Or do I respond by humbly asking for forgiveness?
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