Numbers 25-27
God’s people are called on to maturity. This is the significance of the phrase, “at least twenty years old” (26:2, 4).
There are, however, many dangers. We can be easily sidetracked, putting other “gods” before the Lord our God (25:3).
This turning away from the Lord is a serious matter. It leads to the withdrawal of God’s blessing. We can, however, continue to enjoy God’s blessing if, like Caleb and Joshua, we are men and women of faith (26:64-65).
Joshua was to lead the people beyond the point to which Moses had brought them.
Joshua was chosen by God. He had been empowered by God.
Reading the story of God’s people, from one generation to another, we find that the names change but the Lord remains the same.
Moses played his part. Joshua played his part. In every part of the story, God is there, upholding His servants in each generation.
There are, however, many dangers. We can be easily sidetracked, putting other “gods” before the Lord our God (25:3).
This turning away from the Lord is a serious matter. It leads to the withdrawal of God’s blessing. We can, however, continue to enjoy God’s blessing if, like Caleb and Joshua, we are men and women of faith (26:64-65).
Joshua was to lead the people beyond the point to which Moses had brought them.
Joshua was chosen by God. He had been empowered by God.
Reading the story of God’s people, from one generation to another, we find that the names change but the Lord remains the same.
Moses played his part. Joshua played his part. In every part of the story, God is there, upholding His servants in each generation.
