Numbers 14 :1-15 :16, Mark 14 :53-72, Psalms 53 :1-6, Proverbs 11:4
What God said to me – Have you ever known a family with two kids who were total opposites – one was obedient and compliant and one who questioned every instruction and constantly rebelled? Israel was like the rebellious child. They were constantly questioning everything I told them and promised them. I took them to the edge of the promised land and showed them how wonderful it was – I told them I would give it to them and bless them in it, but while they agreed it was wonderful, they doubted My promise and My sovereignty and refused to go in. Later after I declared their punishment would be wandering in the wilderness until everyone over twenty except Caleb and Joshua died then they could go in. They again doubted My promise and My sovereignty and in disobedience, they tried to go in rather than take their punishment. They paid a heavy price both times for their lack of trust and for their rebellion. The things I have written in My word are not just interesting “stories”, but they were written for your benefit – to instruct you or to warn you or to reveal Myself to you or to be an example for you. As you come to know Me and see My faithfulness and sovereignty demonstrated throughout scripture, you must purpose in your heart to be like the obedient child obeying immediately because you trust My promises and My sovereignty in your life.