The Lord Will Lead Me

Scripture

From Numbers 9-16, 33-35

9:23 At the LORD’s command they encamped, and at the LORD’s command they set out. They obeyed the LORD’s order, in accordance with his command through Moses.  Numbers 9:23
35 Whenever the ark set out, Moses said,“Rise up, LORD!    May your enemies be scattered;
may your foes flee before you.”  36 Whenever it came to rest, he said,“Return, LORD, to the countless thousands of Israel.”

Ch. 11:1 Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of the LORD, and when he heard them his anger was aroused.

Ch  13 30 Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, “We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it.”31 But the men who  -  gone up with him said, “We can’t attack those people; they are stronger than we are.”

14:17 “Now may the Lord’s strength be displayed, just as you have declared: 18 ‘The LORD is slow to anger, abounding in love and forgiving sin and rebellion.Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation.’ 19 In accordance with your great love, forgive the sin of these people, just as you have pardoned them from the time they left Egypt until now.”

Observations

This passage begins with the Lord giving Moses instructions for the Israelites to celebrate the Passover every year at the appointed time when on their Journey.  And the Israelites did everything just as the Lord commanded.  However, it didn’t take long for the people to begin grumbling about what they were eating, etc.  Moses would intercede for the people and God would forgive.  But when the people doubted God’s presence among them, God took action that was permanent.  He allowed them to wander for 40 years and only their offspring would cross the Jordan into the Land Flowing with Milk and Honey. Once that generation was gone, he allowed their ancestors to cross the Jordan.

Application

God is with me and will lead me through all of life’s journey! It is essential that I listen, obey and follow without grumbling as he knows what is the best for me.

Prayer

Father God, Thank you for showing how you love your people and providing for them in all situations. Lord, guide me, give me a willing heart to follow you. Teach me to trust and obey you through all my life. In Jesus Christ’s Name, Amen.

By Amy Mouton
Director of Upward Sports Ministry at Foundry